Nigeria’s biggest sports fiesta flags off 28 Nov, 12,000 athletes, officials to storm Enugu
The Director General, National Sports Commission, NSC, Bukola Olopade has disclosed that the National Sports Festival , NSF will be declared open, 28 November , 2026 in Enugu.
According to press statement released by the commission continents to the games will begin to arrive the Coal City, on the 26th.
The statement signed by Zira Zakka Nagga head of press and public relations unit said that after direct engagement with contractors handling the upgrade of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium and other venues, Olopade stated that issues bordering on availability of facilities have been addressed..
Quoted saying that “ The renovation and branding of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium will transform it completely .You will not recognize the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium as you used to know it. The swimming pool will be fully ready for use by November 18, 2026. The project, which is being funded by the Federal Government, started about 4-5 weeks ago and is on track.
“The DG confirmed that funds are ready to be released to the LOC and MOC, and that equipment that previously raised concerns have been procured and will be deployed.
“This is a profound National Sports Festival for me. For so many reasons. What we have seen in Enugu gives us confidence. The people of Enugu are enthusiastic and eagerly waiting to welcome all of us to this wonderful, great city,”
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Barr. Lloyd Ikechukwu Ekweremadu, welcomed officials of the National Sports Commission, Directors of Sports from across the federation, Technical Directors of various sports and Secretaries of Sports Federations to Enugu. He thanked them for their diligence to details and assured that their observations will be corrected to ensure everything is in shape before the opening ceremony.
Earlier, the Secretary of the Main Organizing Committee (MOC), Director of Festival and Para-Sports, National Sports Commission, Mrs. Thecla Opara, highlighted observations from the inspection and technical teams and urged the Enugu State Government to effect necessary corrections, noting that Enugu was ready.
Also speaking, the Secretary of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Coal City Games Enugu 2026, Mr. Bamiduro Olumide, assured that all observations will be looked into to ensure a successful festival.
The Coal City Games Enugu 2026 is expected to host about 12,000 athletes and officials from across the Federation.
