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Nigeria gets final nod to host 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships

Following the provisional hosting rights granted to Nigeria a few months ago, the Commonwealth Fencing Federation (CFF) has formally awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships to the Nigeria Fencing Federation (NFF) ahead of Australia. This remarkable announcement makes Nigeria the first sub-Saharan nation to stage the tournament. In a letter issued on Thursday, 27 March, signed by CFF President Marie-France Dufour and...

Nigeria to host 2024 Fencing World Cup in Charterhouse Lagos

Nigeria awarded hosting rights for 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships

Nigeria made history by being awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 Commonwealth Senior and Veterans Fencing Championships. It will be the first African country to host this prestigious event, Afrosport reports. The Commonwealth Fencing Federation (CFF) conditionally approved Nigeria's bid, with certain conditions to be met for the 2026 tournament. This achievement follows Nigeria's successful hosting of the Fencing World Cup last year, the first...