Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Team Departs for C’Wealth Games Qualifiers

By Andrew Abah, Abuja 

The Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball team has departed the country to participate in the upcoming Commonwealth Games Qualifiers scheduled to take place from March 22 to 27, 2026 in Luanda, Angola.

A total of eight (8) athletes will represent the nation at the highly anticipated competition, where they will compete against top teams for a place at the next Commonwealth Games.

Speaking ahead of the team’s departure, President of the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation, Seyi Johnson, expressed strong optimism about the team’s chances.

“We are confident in the quality, resilience, and determination of our athletes. They have prepared well, and we are optimistic that they will deliver positive results that will secure Nigeria’s qualification for the Commonwealth Games,” he said.

He further emphasized the importance of the qualifiers, noting that it presents not only an opportunity for sporting excellence but also a platform to showcase the growing strength of wheelchair basketball in Nigeria.