Nigeria to participate at Wheelchair Basketball African Games

Nigeria has picked the ticket for the 2023 African Para Games in Ghana in men's wheelchair basketball.

Nigeria defeated Ghana, Gambia, and Senegal at the just concluded International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) African Para Games qualifier in Accra.

The President of the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation, Seyi Johnson, applauded the technical team and players' tenacious attitude.

According to Johnson, the board member made the right choice in locating sponsors to support the men's wheelchair basketball team's participation in the qualifiers.

He said, "I am full of joy to see that the men's wheelchair basketball team has qualified for next year's African Para Games. The decision of Nigeria to participate in the qualifiers took place 24 hours after our elections, and we are excited that our sacrifice was worth it.

"The players showed dedication off and on the court to ensure Nigeria is represented at the African Games. They played every game like their lives depended on it for survival, and they eventually brought home the ticket.

He urged potential sponsors to support the Wheelchair Basketball Federation's new board's development initiatives.

The women's wheelchair basketball team from Nigeria, however, has already qualified without having to play.