Nigeria Rugby

26/09/2026

DAY 1 DONE IN KAMPALA 🇳🇬🏉

A strong start with a convincing 26–5 win over Ghana, followed by a tough battle against Morocco.

One win, one lesson, and one more opportunity tomorrow. The Stallions regroup, refocus and go again against Zimbabwe.

Still in the fight. Still believing. 🇳🇬🔥

26/09/2026

26/09/2026

🇳🇬 THE STALLIONS ARE HEADING TO KAMPALA! 🇺🇬🏉

Nigeria has named its 12-man Stallions squad for the 2026 Africa Men’s Sevens Series & World Rugby SVNS 3 Qualifiers, taking place in Kampala, Uganda, from 26–27 September.

This is more than another tournament. It is another opportunity to build, compete, learn and progress.

Squad List;
1. Gabriel Etim
2. Daniel John
3. OgheneSuwe Obano
4. Matthew Ilube
5. John-Tobi Anthony
6. Joshua Addams
7. Pierre Goualin
8. Frederick Henry-Ajudua
9. Ayemere Oiyemhonlan
10. Onyekachi John-Osunkwo
11. Aaron-Asher Esiri
12. Kenechukwu Eze

Management
13. Steve Lewis - Head Coach
14. Augustine Nwankwor - Physio
15. Azeez Ladipo - Team Manager

The squad brings together experience and emerging talent from Nigeria, the UK, USA and South Africa as the Stallions prepare to take on Zimbabwe, Ghana and Morocco in Pool A.

🎯 The goal: keep building a stronger, deeper and more competitive Nigerian rugby programme.

🇳🇬 One team. One mission. One nation.

The Stallions are ready. Kampala awaits. 🏉🔥

13/09/2026

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The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, NRFF, is stepping up efforts...

11/09/2026

🏉 WORLD RUGBY EDUCATORS IN NIGERIA 🇳🇬

Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) hosts World Rugby Educators from 10–12 September 2026 for a major technical development programme in Abuja.

Coaches, match officials and technical personnel are participating in World Rugby coaching, officiating, medical and safeguarding courses, alongside educator and officiating assessments.

The programme is part of NRFF’s ongoing commitment to building a stronger, more qualified rugby workforce in Nigeria.

The programme will conclude with a 15s Rugby match on 12 September.

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11/09/2026

PRESS RELEASE

3rd September. 2026
Abuja , Nigeria

World Rugby Educators Arrive Nigeria for Major Coaching, Officiating Development Programme

The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has announced a major technical development programme as World Rugby Educators arrive in Nigeria for a three-day capacity-building exercise scheduled for September 10 to 12, 2026.

The programme, described by the NRFF as the final planned World Rugby visit under the federation’s current development programme, will provide coaches, match officials and other technical personnel with opportunities to undertake World Rugby courses, assessments and quality assurance exercises.

The activities will include Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching, Level 1 and Level 2 Match Officiating, First Aid in Rugby, Intensive Care in Rugby (ICIR), Safeguarding Essentials, as well as assessments for Level 2 Match Officiating and World Rugby Educators.

The World Rugby team will also conduct quality assurance assessments for Nigerian educators, including Wuraola Hussain and Olatubosun Johnson, while Mohammed Salisu will undergo assessment to complete his Match Officiating Educator course.

Dr Fikunola Orafidiya, whose World Rugby Educator licence has been renewed after successfully completing his quality assurance assessment, will also be monitored during the Abuja programme as he prepares to deliver another Level 2 ICIR course.

The NRFF urged coaches’ associations, the Referees Society and other technical personnel to mobilise their members and take full advantage of the programme, which it said would help strengthen Nigeria’s coaching and officiating structures and develop a more qualified workforce.

The three-day programme will also feature a Rugby 15s match on September 12

Media Contact:
Tolu Oguntimehin
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For more information and updates:
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