Nigeria’s Wheelchair Queens Storm to Commonwealth Games
...NSC Earns Plaudits By Maxwell Kumoye Nigeria’s women’s 3x3 wheelchair basketball team delivered a moment of pure sporting history on Thursday, powering their way to qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a commanding 8-3 victory over South Africa in the final. In a performance defined by grit, discipline, and tactical brilliance, the Nigerian side proved unstoppable, becoming the first team from the country to secure a Commonwealth Games ticket in the event. Earlier, they had brushed aside Kenya 6-2 in the semifinals, sending a clear warning of their intent. While the athletes rightly take center stage, this triumph also shines a bright light on the proactive leadership of the National Sports Commission, whose timely support and strategic backing have been pivotal to the team’s success. At a time when para-sports often battle for recognition, the Commission’s intervention has not only empowered these athletes but po...