Enugu Inspects Awgu Games Village Ahead of 2026 National Sports Festival

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah says the state is working to complete facilities for the 23rd National Sports Festival, known as the Coal City Games, scheduled for November 27 to December 11, 2026. During an inspection of the Awgu Games Village, he reviewed ongoing work on a 1,000-capacity hostel, indoor and outdoor courts, a FIFA-standard football pitch and an eight-lane athletics track. He said the previously abandoned site would be transformed into a Games Village before the festival. The state is also upgrading the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium with a new athletics track, improved stands, floodlights, scoreboards and electronic access systems. Plans include an Olympic-size swimming pool and upgraded facilities for basketball, volleyball and squash. Mbah said the projects are intended to support the festival, sports development, tourism and investment beyond the event.

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