The first edition of the African School Games has barely ended, and preparations for the next editions are already underway. The Executive Committee of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) has awarded the organization of the African Games in Nigeria by 2027 and in Kenya by 2029.
The next edition is announced in less than two years, in April 2027. Nigeria ticks all the boxes: all the necessary infrastructure already exists, and " With a population of over 150 million, Nigeria offers a particularly attractive market for sponsors and commercial partnersThis economic dimension, highlighted during the debates, will allow for better visibility and increased financing of these continental competitions. ", underlines ANOCA.
« We reached out to Nigeria several months ago, and their continued commitment deserves to be honored. " said President Mustapha Berraf. The Executive Committee also approved the award of the African Order of Merit to the President of the Republic of Nigeria, in recognition of his continued support to ANOCA.
