Nigeria Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Make History, Qualify for Glasgow 2026

The Nigerian women’s wheelchair basketball team sealed their place at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after an 8–3 victory over South Africa in the qualifiers held in Angola. Captain Ijigbamigbe Gbemisola Olubisi inspired a remarkable turnaround, guiding her side from a 7–3 group-stage defeat to clinch the lone ticket ahead of the tournament favourites. Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation president Seyi Johnson hailed the achievement as “monumental” and credited the National Sports Commission’s leadership for fostering the sport’s growth. The men’s team, however, fell just short with a 13–8 loss to South Africa in their final.

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