The National Sports Commission (NSC) has named Nigeria’s Shot Put star, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, as the nation’s male captain for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow Scotland.
The U.S-based 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medalist will co-lead the Nigerian team alongside two-time Olympic Champion, Folashade Oluwafemiayowho is the female captain for Team Nigeria at the Games.
33 year-old Enekwechi is the current African Champion and he is also the 2019 African Games champion alongside his status as the reigning National Sports Festival Champion.
The Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, said that the choice of both Chukwuebuka Enekwechi and Folashade Oluwafemiayo resonates perfectly with the vision of the Commission to have a clear mentorship pathway for the country’s young athletes to aspire for greatness in their chosen sports.
“We have picked individuals who do not only have a strong track records in their various sports but are also clear mentors to the young athletes for how they have sacrificially dedicated themselves to the country with utmost integrity and respect throughout their careers.”
