The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has unveiled a 29-member squad for residential camping in Abuja as preparations intensify for the 2026 Commonwealth Games scheduled to hold in Glasgow, Scotland.
The athletes, made up of 14 men and 15 women, are expected to arrive at the National Sports Commission Commonwealth Games Camp on Thursday, June 25, 2026, where they will commence final preparations ahead of the competition next month.
AFN Secretary-General, Israel Inwang, explained that the athletes were selected based on their performances at the recently concluded National Trials held at the Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) Sports Complex in Lagos.
He added that outstanding foreign-based athletes who were unable to attend the trials due to visa-related challenges were considered through their season-best performances.
Nigeria will be represented in 18 athletics events at the Games, with hopes of securing medals in several individual disciplines as well as the men’s 4x100m relay, women’s 4x100m relay and mixed 4x400m relay events.
Wishing the contingent a productive outing, AFN President Chief Tonobok Okowa urged the athletes, coaches, and officials to maintain the highest levels of discipline and focus during the camping exercise.
The male squad includes Kayinsola Ajayi, Alaba Akintola, Favour Ashe, Chidera Ezeakor, Adekalu Fakorede, Israel Okon and Udodi Onwuzuruike for the sprint events and men’s 4x100m relay.
Samuel Ogazi, Edidiong Udo and Tyler Johnson will compete in the 400m events, while Ezekiel Nathaniel is listed for the 400m hurdles.
The field events team comprises Chukwuebuka Enekwechi (shot put), Chinecherem Nnamdi (javelin) and Jami Schlueter (decathlon).
On the women’s side, Blessing Ogundiran, Rosemary Chukwuma, Tima Godbless, Miracle Ezechukwu, Olayinka Olajide and Obi Chukwuka have been selected for the sprint events and women’s 4x100m relay, while Tobi Amusan will compete in the 100m hurdles.
Patience Okon-George, Ella Onojuvwevwo, Favour Onyah and Esther Joseph make up the women’s 400m group and mixed relay pool.
The female field events contingent consists of Temitope Adeshina (high jump), Ese Brume (long jump), Jessica Oji (shot put) and Oyesade Olatoye (hammer throw) as Nigeria targets a strong showing in Glasgow.
