US Based Athletes To Lead Nigeria In Fencing Championships 

Nigeria’s fencing sensation Inkosi Brou and another U.S based rising star Peluola Akinbamiro headline the Nigerian team contesting for coveted medals at the 23rd African Fencing Championships.
The championship holds in Charterhouse Lagos between June 25 and 29.
According to Nigerian Fencing Federation president Adeyinka Samuel at a press parley yesterday, the duo is among other young fencers that will attempt to win Nigerian’s first medal at the African senior tournament against the best in the continent.
He said:”The calibre of athletes gracing our shores is truly remarkable. We are honoured to welcome the current senior world No. 1 and 2024 Olympic bronze medallist, Mohamed El-Sayed, alongside his brother, the junior world No. 1 and 2025 Junior World Champion, Mahmoud El-Sayed. We will also witness the prowess of the 2024 Olympic Silver medallist, Fares Ferjani, and former World Champion, Ndolo Alexandra. And of course, we eagerly anticipate cheering on our very own Inkosi Brou, who is ranked 23rd  in the World, among many other exceptional fencers.”
Charterhouse Lagos, the first British independent school in West Africa also successfully hosted Nigeria’s first Fencing World Cup, sanctioned by the International Fencing Federation (FIE).
”This is not just another competition; it is a landmark event, solidifying Nigeria’s position as only the third sub-Saharan African nation, after Senegal and Mali, to host this prestigious championship.
Twenty-six African countries have confirmed their participation, bringing with them over 200 athletes.
”Lagos offers a perfect blend of modern infrastructure, cultural richness, and passionate competition.”
Charterhouse Lagos Chief Operating Officer Angela Hencher said it is ready to host athletes from across Africa.
”We are therefore not just hosting an event, we’re continuing a partnership that champions sporting excellence, personal development, and cross-cultural collaboration. It’s part of our broader commitment to expand horizon for our students and the wider community at large,” she added.