NSSF President Joseph elected first African Continental President of ISF

Nigeria's Olabisi Temitope Joseph has made history by becoming the first African and the first woman to hold the prestigious position of International School Sport Federation (ISF) Continental President for Africa. Her election took place on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, during the ISF General Assembly in Belgrade, Serbia.

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With this election, Mrs. Olabisi Temitope Joseph becomes the first female in Africa and the first in the history of the International School Sport Federation (ISF) to attain this prestigious continental position.

The assembly saw participation from 82 countries, with 79 votes cast globally. Joseph's appointment is being hailed as a significant milestone, reflecting Nigeria's increasing leadership and impact on school sports development both continentally and internationally.

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This historic achievement is a testament to Nigeria’s growing leadership and influence in school sports development across Africa and the world.

The Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF) expressed immense pride in this achievement. In a statement, the NSSF celebrated the milestone, pledging full support to Mrs. Joseph as she undertakes her new continental responsibilities. The federation emphasized her role in advancing school sports for children across Africa.

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On behalf of the NSSF Executives, State Coordinators, Management, Staff and the entire Nigerian Students, we celebrate this milestone and pledge our full support as she takes on this continental responsibility to advance school sports for African children.