Nigeria, May 30 -- As the curtain falls on the highly-praised Gateway Games in Ogun State, attention is already turning eastward towards Enugu, the host of the 23rd National Sports Festival in 2026.

With bold promises and strategic planning underway, the Coal City State is setting its sights on delivering a world-class sports celebration that will not only build on the legacy of Ogun 2024 but also raise the bar for future editions.

The Enugu State Government has declared its readiness to host athletes, sports officials, and the media nationwide for the upcoming 23rd National Sports Festival 2026.

The announcement was made by the State Commissioner for Sports, Lloyd Ekweremadu, during a press briefing held on Thursday in Abeokuta, the v...