Nigeria has several traditional games, though many have faded away due to lack of support and the dominance of Western sports. Traditional games historically played a significant role in teaching Nigerian children about the structure of their societies.
History Several traditional Nigerian games are played at the National Sports Festival of Nigeria.
Traditional games
Abula Abula is similar to volleyball, except that participants hit the ball with a wooden bat.A Step towards Improving Ncho Traditional Game in Anambra State https://www.researchgate.net/ Theresa Nkiru Uzor
After round one After singing a song with the opening line "after round one", players have to display a number from one to five using their fingers; the person who displays the lowest numbers of fingers has their palm slapped by all the other participants.
Langa
Langa is played in rounds; in each round, one player from each team, known as the Ruwa (point-scorer), attempts to reach a designated area on the opponent's side in order to score a point for their team. The Ruwas and all other players have to hop on one foot, while holding their other foot with one hand. A player whose hand is dislodged from their held foot by an opponent is eliminated from that round.
Ten Ten Two participants stand opposing each other, and then lift one of their legs up; if a player lifts the same leg up as the opponent, then the opponent wins a point.
Kpokoro Kpokoro is a version of Ten Ten which involves multiple players, and also resembles follow the leader.
Board games
Ayoayo
Arin Arin is similar to billiards, except that it is played using seeds as the items that are maneuvered around.A Note on the Current Status of Arin, a Yoruba Traditional Game Played with the Seeds of Dioclea reflexa. https://www.researchgate.net/ Toye Ekunsanmi
Martial arts
Dambe
Kokawa
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