African Wrestling Championships : Adeniyi Charges Team Nigeria To Go For Victory In Egypt
The President Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, PhD, has extended his strong support for Team Nigeria as they departed Nigeria ahead of 2026 African Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt.
The contingent departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday ahead of the event, slated for April 27 to May 2, 2026, featuring U17, U20, and Senior categories.
The contingent, which is comprised of ten female wrestlers and 8 male wrestlers, will compete for honours in eighteen explosive categories.
Bidding farewell to the athletes before departure, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, who doubles as the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, charged the team to build on their existing dominance at the African scene.
Maintaining that the aim is to retain the Women’s category of the championship, which the country has won 14 times, a record for any sporting event Nigeria has ever participated in.
“I want to appreciate all of you for the report of discipline and dedication you exhibited during your stay in camp. That is the spirit you have to showcase in Egypt.”
“Heading into this championships, we are the current women champions, and we have to try our best to bring the title home for the 15th time.” Adeniyi stated.
The NWF President expressed high expectations for the team to make the entire country proud, reminding the athletes that they are ambassadors of the nation.
“Continue to believe in yourselves and do your best and maintain a high level of discipline to make the country proud.”
“We implore you to do your best and ensure that Nigeria’s flag is hoisted in Alexandria victoriously.” He said.
Meanwhile, below are the names of athletes, coaches, and officials heading for the African Wrestling Championships in Egypt
Female
1. Genesis Mercy Miesinnei 50kg
2. Ogunsanya Christianah Tolulope 53kg
3. Idris Adijat Avorshai 55kg
4. Adekoye Jumoke Bukola 57kg
5. Asaolu Esther Olamide 59kg
6. Kolawole Esther 62kg
7. Adekuoroye Mercy 65kg
8. Reuben Hannah 68kg
9. Biogos Ebi 72kg
10. Ojo Damola Hannah 76kg
Male
11. Egoli Saviour 61kg
12. Akintewe Stephen Tope 65kg
13. Erefagha Didekemei 70kg
14. Andrew Ebierelayefa Allison 74kg
15. Ulabo Solomon 79kg
16. Eseimokumoh Gooddy Oyeme 86kg
17. Newlife Ebikeme oyobi 92kg
18. Onovwiomogbhwo Harrison 97kg
Coaches
19. Akuh Purity
20. Blessing Oborududu
21. Agberekeme Areh
Referees
22. Yusuf Usman
23. Adebiyi Anthony
Officials
24. Bashir Adeniyi Adewale (President)
25. Amkpila Christopher (Vice President
26. Daniel Baraladei Igali (UWW Member)
27. Ademisoro Oluwasegun Bode (Secretary General)
