The Nigeria Squash Federation has stepped up preparations ahead of the 2026 World Junior Team Squash Championship scheduled to take place in Ontario, Canada, from July 20 to July 31, with officials expressing optimism about the country’s participation at the global event.
President of the federation, Wilson Egberipou, confirmed that training programmes have been intensified as Nigeria looks to field a competitive squad in one of the sport’s most prestigious junior competitions, organised by the World Squash Federation and featuring some of the best U-19 players from across the world.
Egberipou explained that Nigeria intends to present a balanced team comprising four male and four female players, adding that the selection process is aimed at ensuring equal representation and competitive depth across both categories.
“We have intensified our preparations. It’s a very important championship,” he said as quoted by Sports247.
According to him, participation in the competition will provide Nigerian players with valuable experience against top-level international opposition, which he believes is essential for their long-term growth in the sport.
