It was published on 21 May, 2018, that the newly wedded Royal Prince Harry of Wales will soon be named the honorary president of Nigeria Rugby Federation. Prince Harry of Wales whose wedding took place at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, on May 19, 2018, would be visiting Nigeria in regards to his honour.

It was stated that Prince Harry has played a great role to see for the success of Nigeria’s rugby federation; he helped in preventing Nigeria from being stopped from participating in two consecutive Commonwealth Games, Prince Harry met with the President of African Rugby Federation in London to settle the issue and lift the suspension ban on Nigeria.