Nigeria 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball team has qualified for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in the women’s category on Thursday, March 26.
The West African giants defeated stubborn South Africa 8-3 in the final to make history, becoming the first team to achieve such a feat.
Nigeria humbled East African side Kenya 6-2 in the second semifinal.
Reacting to the historic feat, the President of the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation, Oluwaseyi Johnson commended the athletes and their coaches for their outstanding performance and dedication.
He praised the team’s discipline, teamwork, and fighting spirit, noting that their success is a reflection of hard work and commitment.
Johnson added that the achievement would inspire a new generation of athletes and further elevate the profile of para-sports in Nigeria.
He also expressed gratitude to the leadership of the National Sports Commission for their continued support and role in creating opportunities for athletes to excel on the international stage.
He further extended appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to sports development and inclusivity.
The chairperson IWBF West African Zone emphasised that such support has been instrumental in enabling Nigerian athletes to compete and succeed globally.
Meanwhile, the men’s team lost to South Africa 13-8 in the final to lose the sole ticket.
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