By Fayobi Adedoyin
The Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation has invited 16 wheelchair basketballers to camp ahead of preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games qualifiers.
The invited players are expected to resume close camping in Abuja.
The two-week camp will hold from March 8 to 21 at Package ‘B’ of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, as both the men’s and women’s teams gear up for the crucial continental showdown.
In the men’s squad are Shittu Musbau, Adetayo Emmanuel Kehinde, Abel Oluwaseun, Akinde Tony, Bailey OluwasegunDurowoju Taiwo Babalola, Mohammed MuritalaRilwan Abubakir
The women’s team features Olabisi Ijigbamigbe, Nofisat Adefala, Amakor Patricia, Aishat Yahaya, Christiana Olowolagba, Grace NwaozuzuFolashade Obagbemi
The qualifiers, officially known as the 2026 IWBF Africa 3×3 Championship, will take place in Luanda, Angola, from March 22 to 27, with top teams booking their spots for the Commonwealth Games.
President of the federation, Oluwaseyi Johnson, expressed strong optimism about Nigeria’s chances, stressing that both players and technical crew are fully committed to delivering a solid outing.
“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.
He also praised the National Sports Commission for its continuous support, noting that the enabling environment provided has strengthened the team’s build-up.
“With this level of support and dedication from our athletes, I am confident Nigeria will make the nation proud on the continental stage,” he added.
