Rivers State to Conclude trials for Niger Delta Games with Football
Trials for the Rivers State athletes selection would be concluded on Saturday, February 7 when the football contingent would be picked.
The trials began on Monday, February 2 in Chess, Table Tennis, Tennis, Scrabble and would continue on Tuesday, February 3, for athletes seeking a place in the squads forHandball and Wrestling.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Volleyball, Taekwondo
Swimming and Powerlifting trials will come up on Thursday while Friday is for
Basketball, Boxing and Weightlifting
The trials are aimed at selecting athletes who will represent Team Rivers across all 16 sporting events approved by the organisers of the Niger Delta Games.
Athletics trials have already been concluded, while this final phase of state trials will continue in the coming days before the full camping of selected athletes ahead of Edo 2026.
The Niger Delta Games is organised by Dunamis-Icon for the nine states that make up the region that are members of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
Members of the State Liaison Committee say they are impressed with the athletes impressive form, commitment, and competitive edge, believing that Rivers State would likely record an improved outing at the regional sports festival.
The Rivers State Director of Sports, Mrs Ibia Inyengiyikabo, confirmed that athletes from the state are fully prepared for the forthcoming Games.
Speaking after the athletics trials in Port Harcourt, she expressed delight at the athletes’ commitment, energy, and zeal to represent the state.
“We have seen athletes who can do even better in the future, and with consistent training, we are optimistic about winning medals,” she said.
The Niger Delta Games finals will hold in Benin City, Edo State from February 20-27. Over 3000 athletes and 500 officials would participate in the fiesta.
