Nigeria Women Team debut at the World Squash Junior Championships

History was made at the 2026 World Squash Junior Team Championships as Nigeria made its debut in the women’s team event in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Nigeria became the newest nation to join the women’s team competition, taking its place among the 16 teams contesting for the prestigious title.

Just days into their debut at the World Junior Team Championship, Nigeria have already become one of the stories of the tournament. And despite a first tie defeat to the hosts Canada, they were able to light up the court, stunning No.9 seeds Brazil 2-1 to record the nation’s first-ever victory at the event.