Loss of life struck the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) very last week when it dropped its oldest team and previous cricketer, Babatunde Elliot, 58, also acknowledged as Seller.
Elliot reportedly died on Thursday right after closing of get the job done at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) where he had worked for above 23 several years as a groundsman.
Facility manager at the TBS Oval, Richson Tetteh, explained Elliot experienced a healthcare ailment that the Federation was conscious of and supported his treatment, adding, “his death stunned anyone that worked intently with him, given that he has been performing fantastic of late.”
‘Dealer’ was one particular of the most dedicated employees on the employment of the federation, as he was recognized for remaining passionate though dispensing his career.
“Dealer is regarded listed here for getting passionately committed to retaining the grounds clear. He is not compelled, he does it willingly and he will be tremendously missed,” Tetteh said.
As a variety of honour for the departed groundsman, all weekend matches at the Club Cricket Committee (CCC) League observed a minute silence and wore black armbands.
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