Nigeria has named a 25-member squad for this year’s Commonwealth Fencing Championships, which will be held in Lagos from August 9 to 14 at Rugby School Nigeria, Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The squad comprises 12 para fencers and 13 athletes in the able-bodied category.
The team is led by UK-based sabreur Folayemi Akinyosoye and Adebodunrin Thomas.
Akinyosoye, ranked No. 119 in the world, has grown into a leadership role after gaining experience at major continental competitions, including reaching the quarter-finals of the 2025 African Championships.
At 21, he will captain Nigeria’s men’s sabre team in both the U-23 and senior events as he competes in front of the home fans.
