Eko 2026 to expose athlete‑poaching states — Yusuf Alli
Former Nigerian Olympian and sports administrator, Yusuf Alli, has stated that the maiden National Intermediate Games, branded EKO 2026, will serve as a litmus test for states genuinely investing in grassroots athlete development versus those relying on recruiting established talents to boost medal counts.” For Mr Alli, the true value of EKO 2026 will not be measured solely by the medal table but by the number of young athletes identified, developed, and retained by their states as they progress toward senior competition.
At the youth level, however, Lagos showcased the strength of its development program by topping the medal table at the 2025 National Youth Games in Asaba with 52 gold medals.
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