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NWBF invites 16 players to camp ahead 2026 Commonwealth Games qualifiers

Posted : 05 March 2026

The Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation (NWBF) has invited 16 players to a closed camping programme ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games qualifiers in Angola.

Oluwaseyi Johnson, President of the NWBF, said that a total of eight players in the men’s category and eight players in the female category will be in camp for training.

Johnson said that the camp will take place at Package ‘B’ of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, from March 8 to March 21.

The men’s category comprises Shittu Musbau, Adetayo Kehinde, Abel Oluwaseun, Akinde Tony, Bailey Oluwasegun, D. Taiwo Babalola, Mohammed Muritala, and Rilwan Abubakir.

While the women’s team includes Olabisi Ijigbamigbe, Nofisat Adefala, Amakor Patricia, Aishat Yahaya, Christiana Olowolagba, Grace Nwaozuzu, Olaleye Titilope, and Folashade Obagbemi.

Johnson said he is confident that Nigeria will excel at the championship.

“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,” Johnson said.

The president commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) 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.

“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,” he said.

Commonwealth Games qualifiers will take place in Luanda, Angola, from March 22 to March 27.

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be hosted in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, featuring a streamlined 11-day, 10-sport programme across four major venues.

 

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