AFN don call Amusan and 28 others for Commonwealth Games camp

Naija pipo, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria don release list of 29 athletes wey dem invite for camping ahead 2026 Commonwealth Games for Glasgow Scotland for July. Tobi Amusan wey be two-time champion dey top the list, plus Ese Brume, Favour Ashe, and Kayinsola Ajayi. Dem select dem based on performance for the national trials wey dem hold for Yaba College of Technology Lagos.

The camp go start today Thursday 25 June 2026 for Abuja for National Sports Commission ground. 14 men and 15 women dey the list, including Chukwuebuka Enekwechi for shot put, Patience Okon-George for 400m, and Ella Onojuvwevwo. Some athletes wey no fit do trials because of visa wahala still make the list based on their current ranking.

AFN President Chief Tonobok Okowa talk say e get confidence for the team. Naija go compete for 18 events including relay races and field events. You remember for 2022 Birmingham wey we win 12 gold medals and all na women win dem? This year we dey expect better. Abeg make dem no disappoint us for Glasgow o.