
Nigeria hosted its first Wheelchair American Football exhibition in Lagos, organised by AFEDEV. According to Punch, the event aimed to promote inclusion and create opportunities for disabled athletes in the country. The exhibition introduced the adapted version of American football to Nigerian audiences, highlighting efforts to expand sporting participation for people with disabilities and raise awareness of accessible sports programmes across Nigeria.
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