The second edition of the Pan African School Games has begun at James Hope College in Lagos, with about 400 student-athletes expected to compete across several sporting events.
The three-day competition, running from October 16 to 18, features athletics, swimming and football for participants in the under-11, under-13 and under-15 categories.
According to Punch Sports Extra, a brand-new school bus sponsored by Mikano Changan Motors will be among the prizes available to participants.
The competition was founded by Seun Akinbohun, Busola Tejumola and Aderoju Ope-Ajayi. Organisers said the event aims to combine sporting excellence with education, career development and cultural exchange.
The first edition, held at British International School in Lagos, attracted 11 schools and more than 300 student-athletes.
Organisers said the competition would also give promising young athletes opportunities to showcase their abilities to scouts, agents and educational institutions, potentially opening pathways to scholarships.
The 2026 edition has attracted support from organisations including Prime Atlantic, Zenith Bank, Mikano Changan, UAC Foods, Nigerian Exchange and Flutterwave, as well as the Lagos State Government and Lagos State Sports Commission.
Organisers said lessons from the inaugural event had informed improvements in logistics, athlete welfare, safeguarding and medical support.
They also disclosed that schools from Kenya and Ghana were expected to participate in the 2027 edition as the competition expands beyond Nigeria.
