Nigeria Prepares To Host Africa’s First Military Games In November

Nigeria Prepares To Host Africa’s First Military Games In November

Nigeria will  host the maiden The  African Military Games in November with 44 African countries competing for medals in 19 games.

Director of Sports at Defence Headquarters and Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Air Vice Marshal Abidemi Marquis, disclosed this at a press conference over the weekend in Kaduna.

AVM Marquis listed the sporting activities to be competed for in the Armed Forces Games 2024 to include basketball, lawn tennis, golf, track and field, combat swimming, obstacle crossing, taekwondo, kick boxing, volleyball and archery among others.

He however announced plans to select athletes to represent the country at the Games, from September 23rd  to 27th.

He noted that 1,600 athletes from various military formations across the country will compete in 19 sporting events during the games which will take place in various locations in Kaduna State.

The Chairman said, the theme of the Armed Forces Games 2024, “Enhancing Military Professionalism through Sports,” reflects the objective of using the competition to improve physical fitness and team spirit among military personnel.

“The event will also serve as trials to pick the best athletes to represent Nigeria at the African Military Games,” he said.

AVM Marquis further stated that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) selected Kaduna to host the games as part of efforts to boost the local economy.

Venues like the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Murtala Square, and military facilities such as Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) and Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base will be used for the events.