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Nigeria wins 14 medals at 2026 Uganda Para Badminton International Championship
Nigeria’s Para Badminton team won a total number of 14 medals at the 2026 Uganda Para Badminton International Championship, held from 7 to 12 July 2026.
The medals comprising of nine gold and five silver medals, further reinforcing the country’s growing status as one of Africa’s leading forces in para badminton.
Lyka Brown claimed gold in the WH1 Women’s Singles and partnered with Chukwuemeka Ijeoma Gift to secure another gold medal in the WH1 & WH2 Women’s Doubles.
Chukwuemeka Ijeoma Gift also emerged victorious in the WH2 Women’s Singles, adding another gold to Nigeria’s tally.
In the men’s wheelchair events, Emmanuel Ifeanacho Ohaeri won gold in the WH2 Men’s Singles and teamed up with Lyka Brown to capture gold in the WH1 & WH2 Mixed Doubles.
Ohaeri also partnered with Ekeoma Samuel to earn silver in the WH1 & WH2 Men’s Doubles.
Ekeoma Samuel further claimed silver in the WH1 Men’s Singles and joined Chukwuemeka Ijeoma Gift to win another silver medal in the WH1 & WH2 Mixed Doubles.
Nigeria continued its dominance in the standing categories. Obinna Precious Nwosu won gold in the SL3 Men’s Singles, while Eze Sunday Chukwuebuka secured silver in the same event.
Nnanna Jeremiah Chigozie captured gold in the SL4 Men’s Singles before teaming up with Eze Sunday Chukwuebuka to win gold in the SL3 & SU5 Men’s Doubles.
In the SU5 category, Eneojo Elijah Agada claimed gold in the singles event and later partnered with Obinna Precious Nwosu to win silver in the SL3–SU5 Men’s Doubles.
An elated president of Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih hailed the performance of the players at the championship.
Orbih explained that the performance has further boosted the country’s profile ahead of future continental and global competitions.
He said: “The para badminton athletes have once again shown that the country can depend on them in terms of winning medals and making the country proud.
“This current board will continue to support the para athletes and ensure they get all the necessary support.
“Our target is the Paralympic Games, we want to qualify as many athletes as possible with the aim of making a huge mark following the exploit of Eniola Bolaji.”
Orbih further commended the sponsors including the Abia State Government, Bayelsa State and Police college badminton club Lagos.
“I want to thank the Abia State Government for sponsoring six players, and Bayelsa State Government as well as Police College Badminton Club Lagos footing the bills of 1 player each.
“The Federation is ready to partner with them and many other organizations in the future.”
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YellowGreens Thrash The Gambia by 160 Runs in Dominant Display
Joel Ajayi
Selim Salau’s century and a breathtaking late assault from Isaac Okpe powered Nigeria to a dominant opening victory at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Abuja.
Nigeria’s senior men’s national cricket team, the YellowGreens, made a resounding start to their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C campaign, defeating The Gambia by 160 runs at the NCF Oval 2 in Abuja on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Nigeria produced a formidable total of 262 for one in their allotted 20 overs, setting The Gambia a daunting target of 263 runs.
The innings was anchored by an outstanding century from Selim Salau, who remained unbeaten on 105 off 58 deliveries, striking 12 fours and three sixes. Isaac Danladi provided excellent support with an impressive 86 off 48 balls, including seven fours and four sixes, as the pair laid the foundation for Nigeria’s commanding total.
Isaac Okpe then delivered a sensational finishing assault, smashing an unbeaten 56 off just 16 deliveries, with three fours and six sixes. His remarkable strike rate of 350.00 propelled Nigeria beyond the 260-run mark and put the hosts firmly in control.
The Gambia faced an uphill battle in their chase and were eventually bowled out for 102 in 17.2 overs, handing Nigeria a comprehensive 160-run victory.
The result marked an emphatic opening statement from the YellowGreens as they began their campaign on home soil with an impressive all-round performance.
The victory also provides Nigeria with valuable momentum in a six-team competition featuring hosts Nigeria, The Gambia, Uganda, Zambia, Lesotho and Mozambique. With the teams competing in a round-robin format, the top two sides will progress to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final in 2027.
Nigeria will look to build on this commanding start as the YellowGreens continue their pursuit of one of the two available qualification places, with their next fixture against Zambia scheduled for Wednesday, 21 October, at the NCF Oval 1 in Abuja.
Final Score
Nigeria: 262/1 (20 overs)
The Gambia: 102 all out (17.2 overs)
Result: Nigeria won by 160 runs.
Key Performers
Selim Salau — 105 not out off 58 balls
Isaac Danladi — 86 off 48 balls
Isaac Okpe — 56 not out off 16 balls
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