In a bold display of readiness and growing momentum, the Nigeria Armwrestling Federation has officially released its 172-member team list for the 14th African Armwrestling Championship, scheduled to hold in Abuja from July 23–27, 2025.
The team, which includes elite male and female pullers, para-athletes, and youth prospects, was unveiled following an intensive national selection process. The athletes are now camped and undergoing final preparations at the TDC Camp in Abuja FCT, which will serve as the official pre-championship training base—signaling the country’s all-in commitment to hosting and dominating the continental showdown.
The announcement comes just 29 days before the championship, as anticipation rises across the grassroots sports community and Africa’s growing armwrestling circuit.
Nigeria, a two-time host of the championship, is fielding its largest-ever squad, featuring pullers from all six geopolitical zones—unified by a combination of raw strength, technical finesse, and national pride.
Speaking on the development, Engr. Samuel Jackson, President of the Nigeria Armwrestling Federation (NAWF), described the release of the team as a powerful symbol of Nigeria’s preparedness:
“This team reflects the heart of Nigerian sport—resilient, unified, and battle-ready. From seasoned champions to emerging youth talents, we are poised to deliver not just participation, but dominance. The world will feel Nigeria’s strength and spirit at the armwrestling table this July.”
The TDC Camp is already playing a crucial role in fine-tuning the athletes’ performance, improving synergy, and ensuring full readiness ahead of a competition expected to draw over 20 nations from across the continent.
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC), working in partnership with NAWF, has secured strategic partnerships in logistics, branding, and hospitality—helping to build what is shaping up to be a landmark sports event.
Major contributors like Prostar Sports International (official kit partner), as well as key transport, accommodation, and media stakeholders, are already on board.
With the official mascot and competition jersey already unveiled to great fanfare, and now with a record 172-strong team confirmed, Nigeria is setting the stage for a record-breaking and legacy-defining tournament.
Stay tuned as the countdown continues.
ABUJA 2025 is set to be the biggest gathering of armwrestling power Africa has ever seen.
