President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to officially declare the 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged Coal City Games Enugu 2026, open on November 28, 2026.
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, confirmed the President’s expected attendance while giving an update on preparations for the national sporting event.
Olopade made the announcement at the end of a joint technical meeting and inspection of competition venues involving the NSC, the Main Organising Committee (MOC), the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and other sports stakeholders in Enugu.
He said the opening date had been confirmed, adding that contingents were expected to begin arriving in the state on November 26.
The NSC director-general also expressed confidence in Enugu’s readiness to host the festival, following the inspection of facilities and discussions on outstanding technical arrangements.
The 23rd National Sports Festival is expected to bring together athletes and officials from Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to compete in various sporting events.
The Coal City Games will provide a national platform for athletes to showcase their abilities, while offering opportunities to discover and nurture sporting talents across the country.
