On home soil and under the gaze of an expectant nation, Team Nigeria has answered with gold — and plenty of it. The Green Eagles of the track have emerged as the dominant force at the ongoing 2026 Confederation of African Cycling (CAC) Para-Track and Track African Championships, hosted at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Velodrome in Abuja.
The championship has attracted elite cyclists from across the continent, including powerhouse nations such as Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, Algeria and host nation Nigeria.
After two days of intense competition, Nigeria currently tops the medals table with an outstanding haul of 16 medals — comprising 9 gold, 5 silver, and 2 bronze. This remarkable outing places the country ahead of Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, and Algeria, underlining the nation’s growing dominance and rising profile in African cycling.
Egypt occupies second position on the medals table with 14 medals, while Kenya sits third with 9 medals. South Africa and Algeria complete the top five standings.
The performances of Team Nigeria’s cyclists have thrilled home supporters at the Velodrome, with the athletes displaying speed, endurance, technical brilliance, and determination throughout the competition.
The ongoing championships continue to showcase the quality of facilities at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Velodrome — which has drawn widespread plaudits — while also providing a platform for African cyclists to compete at the highest level.
Nigeria previously hosted the 2021 and 2023 editions of the competition. For this year’s edition, over 100 cyclists from eight countries descended on the nation to jostle for medals, pride, and glory.
