AFEDEV Set for historic Wheelchair American Football exhibition in Lagos
By Trust Ittai Nigeria is set to witness a major milestone in the development of inclusive sports as the American Football Elite Development (AFEDEV) prepares to stage the maiden Wheelchair American Football Exhibition Game at the National Institute of Sports (NIS) basketball court, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, on September 10. The one-day event is designed not only to introduce wheelchair American football to a wider Nigerian audience but also to lay the foundation for a structured adaptive league that will provide athletes with disabilities an opportunity to compete, develop their talents and pursue sporting careers. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, AFEDEV founder, Lawrence Ojaideh, described the initiative as a historic step for American football in Nigeria, stressing that the organisation's vision goes beyond staging a single exhibition. “As we gather for this press conference, we are not just announcing an upcoming Exhibition Game; we are unv...