Two Nigerian cricket talents, Prosper Useni and Elijah Saturday Jimmy, are set for a new international challenge after being drafted into the Zimbabwe National Premier League (NPL) T20 Blast 2026.

Sports247 reports that the Nigerian duo will represent different franchises when the competition gets underway, giving both players an opportunity to showcase their abilities on the Zimbabwean domestic stage.

Useni has been drafted by Mbizo, while Jimmy will join Queens for the upcoming campaign.

The two players are expected to join their respective teams in Harare as preparations intensify ahead of the tournament, which is scheduled to begin on October 8, 2026.

For Useni and Jimmy, the opportunity represents another step in their respective cricket journeys, with the NPL T20 Blast providing a competitive environment in which they can test themselves against established players and emerging talents from across the region.

Useni’s inclusion with Mbizo will see him take on a new challenge as he adapts to the demands of T20 cricket in Zimbabwe, while Jimmy will be looking to make a strong impression with Queens.

The presence of the two Nigerians also provides another indication of the growing opportunities available to Nigerian cricket players beyond the domestic scene.

Their participation in Zimbabwe offers valuable international exposure and the chance to gain experience in a different cricketing environment.

With the tournament set to commence on October 8, both players will be hoping to settle quickly into their respective squads and contribute to their teams’ campaigns.

For Mbizo, Useni will be expected to bring his skills and energy to the franchise, while Queens will look to Jimmy to make a meaningful contribution throughout the competition.

As the NPL T20 Blast 2026 approaches, attention will turn to how the Nigerian duo perform once the action begins in Zimbabwe.

Their participation will be closely followed by cricket fans in Nigeria, with Useni and Jimmy carrying the hopes of their supporters as they embark on this latest international assignment.

The upcoming campaign therefore represents more than just another domestic tournament for the pair; it is an opportunity to gain valuable experience, compete at a higher level and continue building their profiles in the international cricket landscape.

Kelvin Okechukwu Ejeh has resigned from his position as assistant coach of nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Enyimba, DAILY POST reports.

Ejeh tendered his resignation letter to the management of the club on Saturday.

The former Abia Comets handler cited irreconcilable differences with head coach Emmanuel Deutsch as the reason for his decision.

The experienced gaffer said it was difficult for him to function in a toxic environment.

“Enyimba is a club after my heart. It’s a club so dear to me, but you see, I don’t function effectively well under a toxic environment,” Ejeh told Completesports.com.

“When your boss begins to listen to gossip without recourse to hearing from you, then it becomes clear that trust is gone and the working relationship has been severed. So, I had to leave.”

Enyimba have endured a poor start to the 2026/27 season, recording just one win from six games.

The Aba giants will host Plateau United in a matchday seven encounter at the Enyimba International Stadium on Sunday.