Adeniyi's First Year as NWF President Sees Historic Wins

Adeniyi has completed one year as president of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, having been elected unopposed at the federation’s elective congress on October 25, 2025, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, succeeding Daniel Igali. Under his leadership, the federation has achieved significant milestones, particularly at the 2026 African Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, where Nigeria's women secured all 10 available medals, winning eight gold and two silver, and extending their record to 15 African titles.

This achievement was publicly acknowledged by President Tinubu, marking a historic first for a sitting Nigerian President. The federation also excelled at regional events, sponsoring athletes to the first West Africa Wrestling Championship in Benin Republic, where they won 11 medals, and at the Central African Wrestling Championships in Brazzaville, Congo, winning five gold and one silver medal.

Additionally, Nigerian athletes participated in the 2026 United World Wrestling third Ranking Series in Mongolia, winning one silver and two bronze medals. The federation also enhanced athlete welfare by providing free feeding at the 2025 Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics and offering financial rewards to medallists.