Nigeria Fencing Federation president, Adeyinka Samuel, has been elected president of the Commonwealth Fencing Federation.Samuel defeated incumbent Marie-France Dufour at the federation’s elective Annual General Meeting held at Rugby School Nigeria, Atlantic City on Saturday.He secured 14 votes against Dufour’s six.This victory makes Samuel the first African and Nigerian to lead the CFF, breaking a long-standing tradition of leadership from countries such as Scotland, Australia, and Canada.Related News2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships begin in Lagos‎NFF debunks social media reports demanding FIFA Infantino’s resignationJunior Yellow Greens depart for U-19 W’Cup qualifiersThe election also coincides with Nigeria’s hosting of the senior and veteran Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos, featuring over 20 participating nations.For the first time, U-23 and wheelchair fencing events will be recognised as medal-yielding competitions, further expanding inclusivity in the sport.Delegates praised Samuel’s leadership and vision, highlighting his journey from world-class athlete to president of the Nigeria Fencing Federation.Under his stewardship, Nigeria has successfully hosted the International Fencing Federation FIE-sanctioned Junior World Cups and African Championships, and now proudly becomes the first African nation to stage the Senior Commonwealth Championships. Samuel defeated incumbent Marie-France Dufour at the federation’s elective Annual General Meeting held at Rugby School Nigeria, Atlantic City on Saturday.He secured 14 votes against Dufour’s six.This victory makes Samuel the first African and Nigerian to lead the CFF, breaking a long-standing tradition of leadership from countries such as Scotland, Australia, and Canada.Related News2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships begin in Lagos‎NFF debunks social media reports demanding FIFA Infantino’s resignationJunior Yellow Greens depart for U-19 W’Cup qualifiersThe election also coincides with Nigeria’s hosting of the senior and veteran Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos, featuring over 20 participating nations.For the first time, U-23 and wheelchair fencing events will be recognised as medal-yielding competitions, further expanding inclusivity in the sport.Delegates praised Samuel’s leadership and vision, highlighting his journey from world-class athlete to president of the Nigeria Fencing Federation.Under his stewardship, Nigeria has successfully hosted the International Fencing Federation FIE-sanctioned Junior World Cups and African Championships, and now proudly becomes the first African nation to stage the Senior Commonwealth Championships. He secured 14 votes against Dufour’s six.This victory makes Samuel the first African and Nigerian to lead the CFF, breaking a long-standing tradition of leadership from countries such as Scotland, Australia, and Canada.Related News2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships begin in Lagos‎NFF debunks social media reports demanding FIFA Infantino’s resignationJunior Yellow Greens depart for U-19 W’Cup qualifiersThe election also coincides with Nigeria’s hosting of the senior and veteran Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos, featuring over 20 participating nations.For the first time, U-23 and wheelchair fencing events will be recognised as medal-yielding competitions, further expanding inclusivity in the sport.Delegates praised Samuel’s leadership and vision, highlighting his journey from world-class athlete to president of the Nigeria Fencing Federation.Under his stewardship, Nigeria has successfully hosted the International Fencing Federation FIE-sanctioned Junior World Cups and African Championships, and now proudly becomes the first African nation to stage the Senior Commonwealth Championships. This victory makes Samuel the first African and Nigerian to lead the CFF, breaking a long-standing tradition of leadership from countries such as Scotland, Australia, and Canada.Related News2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships begin in Lagos‎NFF debunks social media reports demanding FIFA Infantino’s resignationJunior Yellow Greens depart for U-19 W’Cup qualifiersThe election also coincides with Nigeria’s hosting of the senior and veteran Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos, featuring over 20 participating nations.For the first time, U-23 and wheelchair fencing events will be recognised as medal-yielding competitions, further expanding inclusivity in the sport.Delegates praised Samuel’s leadership and vision, highlighting his journey from world-class athlete to president of the Nigeria Fencing Federation.Under his stewardship, Nigeria has successfully hosted the International Fencing Federation FIE-sanctioned Junior World Cups and African Championships, and now proudly becomes the first African nation to stage the Senior Commonwealth Championships. The election also coincides with Nigeria’s hosting of the senior and veteran Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos, featuring over 20 participating nations.For the first time, U-23 and wheelchair fencing events will be recognised as medal-yielding competitions, further expanding inclusivity in the sport.Delegates praised Samuel’s leadership and vision, highlighting his journey from world-class athlete to president of the Nigeria Fencing Federation.Under his stewardship, Nigeria has successfully hosted the International Fencing Federation FIE-sanctioned Junior World Cups and African Championships, and now proudly becomes the first African nation to stage the Senior Commonwealth Championships. For the first time, U-23 and wheelchair fencing events will be recognised as medal-yielding competitions, further expanding inclusivity in the sport.Delegates praised Samuel’s leadership and vision, highlighting his journey from world-class athlete to president of the Nigeria Fencing Federation.Under his stewardship, Nigeria has successfully hosted the International Fencing Federation FIE-sanctioned Junior World Cups and African Championships, and now proudly becomes the first African nation to stage the Senior Commonwealth Championships. Delegates praised Samuel’s leadership and vision, highlighting his journey from world-class athlete to president of the Nigeria Fencing Federation.Under his stewardship, Nigeria has successfully hosted the International Fencing Federation FIE-sanctioned Junior World Cups and African Championships, and now proudly becomes the first African nation to stage the Senior Commonwealth Championships. Under his stewardship, Nigeria has successfully hosted the International Fencing Federation FIE-sanctioned Junior World Cups and African Championships, and now proudly becomes the first African nation to stage the Senior Commonwealth Championships.