Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball begins preparations for 2026 Commonwealth Games qualifier
The Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation has invited 16 players to a closed camping programme ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games qualifiers in Angola.
The national camp will take place at Package ‘B’ of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium from March 8 to 21.
In the men’s category, the invited players are Shittu Musbau, Adetayo Emmanuel Kehinde, Abel Oluwaseun, Akinde Tony, Bailey Oluwasegun, Durowoju Taiwo Babalola, Mohammed Muritala and Rilwan Abubakir.
For the women’s team, those invited include Olabisi Ijigbamigbe, Nofisat Adefala, Amakor Patricia, Aishat Yahaya, Christiana Olowolagba, Grace Nwaozuzu and Folashade Obagbemi.
The Commonwealth Games qualifiers will take place in Luanda, Angola, from March 22 to 27.
President of Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation, Oluwaseyi Johnson, expressed confidence that Nigeria will excel at the championship.
Johnson said, “We are fully prepared and determined to excel at the 2026 IWBF Africa 3×3 Championship, which serves as the Commonwealth Games qualifiers
“Our players are committed, and the technical crew is working tirelessly to ensure we put up a strong performance.”
He commended the National Sports Commission for their unwavering support.
Johnson added that with continued backing and proper planning, Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball is on course to make the nation proud on the continental stage.
He said, “We appreciate the leadership of the National Sports Commission in creating an enabling environment for us to prepare adequately.
“With this level of support and dedication from our athletes, I am confident Nigeria will make the nation proud on the continental stage.”
