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Athletes Give Thumbs-Up to National Sports Commission Ahead of Glasgow 2026
Team Nigeria athletes preparing for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, have showered encomiums on the National Sports Commission (NSC) for what they described as unprecedented support, quality preparation, and improved welfare ahead of the prestigious multi-sport event.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Special Assistant (Media) to the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Kola Daniel, Team Nigeria Captain and Paralympic Champion, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, who led the athletes in expressing their appreciation, commended the Commission for creating a conducive environment that has allowed the athletes to focus fully on their preparations.
The world record holder described the NSC’s approach as athlete-centred, noting that the timely provision of training facilities, quality kits, improved welfare packages, accommodation, medical support, and overall logistics has significantly boosted the confidence and morale of the contingent.
“We are genuinely impressed with the level of preparation. The welfare has been excellent, our training facilities have been top quality, the kits are ready, and every athlete feels valued. The National Sports Commission has demonstrated a genuine commitment to ensuring that Team Nigeria is adequately prepared to compete at the highest level. We sincerely appreciate the leadership of the Commission for this remarkable support,” Oluwafemiayo said.
Other members of Team Nigeria echoed the captain’s sentiments, describing the atmosphere within the camp as one filled with optimism, unity, and determination to make Nigeria proud in Glasgow.
The athletes noted that the Commission’s early planning has eliminated many of the challenges that previously affected Nigeria’s participation at major international competitions. They pledged to reciprocate the confidence reposed in them by delivering outstanding performances and bringing home medals for the country.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August 2026, bringing together athletes from across the Commonwealth to compete in a streamlined programme featuring ten sports and an integrated para-sport competition.
Nigeria heads into the Games as one of Africa’s leading sporting nations after an impressive outing at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Team Nigeria is expected to compete strongly across athletics, weightlifting, boxing, wrestling and para-sports, with several reigning champions and world-class athletes targeting podium finishes.
Folashade Oluwafemiayo (female) and Chukwuebuka Enekwechi (male) will captain the contingent, while the National Sports Commission has emphasized meticulous planning, early camping, athlete welfare and technical support as the pillars of the country’s medal ambitions.
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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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