Nigeria Taekwondo Federation president, Tayo Popoola, has expressed confidence that the country’s team to the 2026 African Taekwondo Championships in Bamako, Mali, is ready to compete and represent the nation with distinction as the event opens this Friday.
Popoola made the declaration on the sidelines of the National Taekwondo Federation Open Trials held at the Alake Sports Centre in Abeokuta, where more than 300 athletes from across the country competed over three days in both Poomsae and Kyorugi events.
She confirmed that the Federal Government has provided all necessary support for the Mali trip and Nigeria would, for the first time, be travelling with a team that includes Para athletes alongside competitors in both the Poomsae and Kyorugi categories.
Popoola further said that the broader ambition is driving the federation’s development programme, which is focused on building a national team capable of competing for medals at the African Games and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.