Nigeria's women's wheelchair basketball team qualify for 2026 Commonwealth Games
Nigeria’s women’s wheelchair basketball team has secured a historic qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games after defeating South Africa 8–3 in the final of the African qualifiers.
The match, concluded just minutes ago, saw the Nigerian side deliver a disciplined and determined performance against pre-tournament favourites South Africa. Their victory not only crowns them continental champions but also earns them the sole qualification slot allocated to Africa in the women’s category.
From the opening whistle, Nigeria showed intent, combining solidly with quick transitions to keep their opponents under pressure. Their efficiency in front of goal proved decisive, as they steadily built a lead that South Africa struggled to overturn.
This achievement marks a significant milestone for wheelchair basketball in Nigeria, reflecting the growth of adaptive sports and the increasing support for para-athletes across the country.
Attention now turns to the men’s final, where Nigeria is currently facing South Africa for the continent’s only ticket in the men’s category. A victory would see Nigeria complete a remarkable double, sending both its men’s and women’s teams to represent Africa at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Fans across the country will be hoping for another strong performance as the men aim to replicate the success of their female counterparts.
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