Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended a reception hosted by the Chief of Defense Staff and a sitting volleyball match on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
The visit to Nigeria is part of Harry’s Invictus Game project and he delighted onlookers when he took part in a game with all the players being wounded military personnel.
Harry’s Nigeria Unconquered team ended up losing 21-25 to the Chief of Defence staff squad.
The outdoor volleyball match at the Officers Mess was their first official engagement on Saturday.

The reception that followed was held at the Armed Forces Officers Mess & Suites in Abuja, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex received asho oke gifts from Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM).
The couple also danced with Dabiri-Erewa.
The purpose of the visit was to introduce the royal couple to Nigeria’s rich socio-cultural heritage and provide an opportunity for the Duchess of Sussex to explore her Nigerian lineage.
