By Aderonke Ojo
The National Swimming Camp for the 16th edition of the Africa Junior Championship in Egypt has officially opened.
The team is currently camped in Lagos, training at the National Stadium Swimming Pool in Surulere, Lagos.
Already in camp are Stanley Ossai, Aidan Abili Dumuje, Adenubi Temidayo, Olaiya Timileyin, Demilade Akanbi, and Tofunmi Ibidapo, consisting of locally based athletes under the guidance of Coach Yellow Yeiwah.
As an Olympian and veteran swimmer, Coach Yeiwah has achieved significant success for Nigeria, winning several international medals.
Meanwhile, athletes based in the diaspora are undergoing intense preparations in the UK to ensure podium success in Egypt.
They include Abduljaba Adama, Angelo Nnaji, Ayobami Akindele, Kashope Obatoyinbo, Omolola Akinsanmi, Atinuke Alfred, Boluwatife Alfred, and Eva Omodara Ayankoya.
The Africa Junior Championship is scheduled to take place from April 28th to May 4th, 2025.