Nigeria has officially confirmed its participation in the inaugural African School Games, scheduled to hold from July 26 to August 5, 2025, in Algeria, in what is being described as a pivotal step in redefining youth sports development across the continent.
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, made the disclosure while emphasizing Nigeria’s commitment to grooming future champions through early exposure to international competition.
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“This is a milestone opportunity for Nigeria to showcase and nurture its school-age sporting talents on a continental stage,” Olopade stated. “We are working closely with the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), school authorities, and parents to ensure the successful preparation and representation of Team Nigeria.”
Organized by the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), the African School Games is a newly conceived championship aimed at fostering unity, education, and elite sportsmanship among school-aged athletes across the continent.
Team Nigeria will feature in 10 sporting disciplines: athletics, badminton, basketball, beach volleyball, canoeing, football, swimming, table tennis, cycling, and taekwondo.
The official arrival of participants and Chefs de Mission, as well as the opening of the Games Village, is scheduled for July 23, 2025.
The NSC also reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Nigerian youth through sport and using platforms such as the African School Games to inspire the next generation.
With Nigeria’s growing profile in school and youth sports, expectations are high for Team Nigeria to make a strong impression at the championship
