Nigeria has selected a 29-athlete camp for the Commonwealth Games, featuring 14 male and 15 female competitors. The athletes were primarily chosen based on their performances in the recent national trials held in Lagos, with notable participants including Amusan, Ashe, and Brume, according to Premium Times.

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions for the 2026/2027 season will be awarded a minimum prize money of ₦1 billion, marking it as the highest financial reward in Nigerian domestic football, according to Vanguard Sports.

The International Olympic Committee announced on Wednesday that it will provide a $10,000 grant to every athlete participating in the Olympics. This decision comes amid increasing pressure to introduce prize money for competitors in the Games.

Dr. Kato Sebbaale won the first quarter of the I&M Bank Serena 63 Golf Series during a tournament held on June 20, 2026, at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa in Kigo. His victory was confirmed amidst a large field of golfers participating in the event.

At the Commonwealth Games trials, Ashe achieved a remarkable victory with a time of 9.93 seconds. The event showcased impressive performances, as four athletes set personal bests, reflecting the increasing competitiveness and depth of Nigerian sprinting.

Twelve secondary schools, including Government Secondary School, Karu, and David Hall International College, Lagos, are set to compete in the 26th Milo National School Basketball Championship starting June 27th at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. The competition will feature participants from various states in Nigeria, with teams in the boys’ category including Father O’Connell Science College from Niger.