All is set for Nigeria’s maiden Wheelchair American Football exhibition, with four teams expected to battle for honours on Thursday at the National Institute for Sports (NIS), National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
The exhibition, organised by American Football Elite Development (AFEDEV), will feature Lagos Dynamos, Iron Invicta, Liberty Pioneers and Atlantic Chargers in a knockout format, with the winners of the semi-finals advancing to the final.
The event follows more than two months of training by the participating athletes and is expected to provide an opportunity to showcase wheelchair American football to a wider Nigerian audience.
AFEDEV said the exhibition is not only about competition but also represents the beginning of efforts to establish a structured pathway for athletes with disabilities to participate, develop their talents and pursue careers through the sport.
Speaking during an orientation for journalists in Lagos, AFEDEV founder, Lawrence Ojaide, said the decision to begin with wheelchair American football was driven by the need to create opportunities for athletes with disabilities.
