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The Cross River State Sports Commission, in collaboration with the Niger Delta Games Edo 2026 Liaison Committee, has departed Calabar on a statewide talent hunt to discover outstanding indigenous athletes ahead of the Niger Delta Games scheduled for February 20, 2026, in Edo State.
The exercise began in the Northern Senatorial District, with scouting activities at Ogoja Township Stadium, alongside deployments to Obanliku and Obudu.
The team will also cover the Central Senatorial District in Ikom and Ugep, while additional coaches are already scouting talents across parts of the Southern District, including Odukpani and Bakassi.
Addressing officials before their departure, the Chairman of the Sports Commission and Liaison Committee, Hon. Lawrence Etta, emphasized that discipline, transparency, and merit will be considered in the selection process to ensure the emergence of a strong Team Cross River.
Members of the Liaison Committee, including Hon. Queen Gladys Igut, Mrs. Rosemary Usang, Mr. Ettah Emmanuel O., and Mr. David Enwa who are coordinating the exercise, reaffirmed their commitment to assembling a competitive team through grassroots talent discovery.
