Nigeria Names 29 Athletes for 2026 Commonwealth Games Camp

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has summoned 29 athletes to the National Sports Commission (NSC) Commonwealth Games camp, signaling a key phase in preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The prestigious event is scheduled to take place in Glasgow, Scotland, in July.

The AFN announced the invitations in a statement released by its Media Coordinator, Kola Oredipe. He explained that the selected athletes emerged from the recently concluded national trials held at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex in Lagos. The roster comprises 14 male and 15 female competitors, chosen based on their performance at the trials.

Oredipe further clarified that the selection process also encompassed athletes who were unable to participate in the Lagos trials due to visa-related challenges. "The list also considered the current records of other athletes who were not able to make it to the Lagos trials because of visa issues," he stated. Invitation letters have been dispatched to all chosen athletes, urging them to report to the NSC National CWG camp in Abuja starting Thursday, June 25.

The Nigerian athletics contingent is slated to compete across 18 events, including three relay categories: the men's 4x100m, women's 4x100m, and the mixed 4x400m relays. AFN President Tonobok Okowa expressed strong confidence in the team's readiness and wished the athletes, coaches, and officials a successful and challenge-free camping period.