The National Sports Commission NSC has confirmed Nigerias participation in the Maiden African School Games, scheduled to hold from July 26 to August 5, 2025, in Algeria.
The landmark Championship, organized by the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa ANOCA, is set to redefine youth sports development on the African continent.
This is a milestone opportunity for Nigeria to showcase and nurture its school-age sporting talents on a continental stage, said the Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade. We are working closely with the Nigeria Olympic Committee NOC, school authorities, and parents to ensure the successful preparation and representation of Team Nigeria.
Team Nigeria will compete in 10 disciplines, including athletics, badminton, basketball, beach volleyball, canoeing, football, swimming, table tennis, cycling, and taekwondo. The official arrival of participants, including Chefs de Mission, and the opening of the Games Village is set for July 23, 2025.
Speaking on Nigerias renewed hope sports mandate and the future of Nigerian sports, a Hon. Olopade stated that this is a fresh air in the NSC as youth are reaping from the sports economy were building, a mandate given by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the NSC leadership. 21 federations have competed internationally outside Nigeria since we assumed office, thus giving equal attention to all sports. Were engaging the youth, building our sports economy, and developing our sports.