Sprinter Rosemary Chigozie Nwankwo led the way for Team Nigeria on Saturday, carrying the green-white-green flag into the opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
The 19-member squad marched into the historic event as Dakar became the first African city to host the Youth Olympics. It is a milestone moment, not just for Senegal, but for the entire continent.
All eyes now turn to how Nigeria's young athletes will perform on home African soil.
Originally published by Premium Times.