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AFN president insists Ofili’s switch to Turkey was financially motivated
President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa, has claimed that sprinter Favour Ofili’s decision to switch allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey was driven by financial motives, despite the athlete attributing it to years of administrative negligence. Speaking to reporters, Okowa confirmed that both World Athletics and Ofili had formally communicated the change […]
AFN Upbeat as African Junior Athletics Championships Kick Off in Abeokuta
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is brimming with optimism as the third Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U-18 and U-20 Championships begin today Wednesday, 16th July in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Nigeria, the host nation, will compete with a 92-athlete contingent comprising 51 male and 41 female athletes, as over 40 African countries converge on […]
Why Nigerian Athletes Are Ditching the Flag – Ex-AFN President Speaks Out
Former President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Dan Ngerem, has shed light on the growing exodus of Nigerian athletes switching national allegiance, attributing the troubling trend to poor welfare, systemic neglect, and chronic mismanagement within the country’s sports administration. Speaking recently in an interview on a national television, Ngerem reacted to reports that […]
AFN Braces for Athlete Welfare Crisis Amid Ofili’ Allegiance Switch Saga
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) says it is taking proactive steps to address growing concerns over athlete welfare, in the wake of reports that sprint sensation Favour Ofili may have switched allegiance to Turkey. AFN President, Tonobok Okowa, acknowledged that while the federation has not received official confirmation from either Ofili or World Athletics, […]
110 Nigerian Athletes Set for African Junior Championships in Abeokuta
Nigeria is set to field the largest delegation at the upcoming 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, scheduled to take place from July 16 to 20 in Abeokuta, Ogun State, iReport247News reports. According to the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), a total of 937 athletes and officials from 43 countries have confirmed participation in the five-day […]
Countdown to Abeokuta: AFN Reopens Camp After Junior Athletes Trials
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has reopened its training camp following a two-day national trial held to select athletes for the upcoming Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U-18 and U-20 Championships. The continental competition is scheduled to take place in Abeokuta, Ogun State, from July 16th to 20th, 2025. Athletes who excelled during the […]
Nigeria’s New Athletics Head Coach Aliyu Pledges Reforms, Discipline
The newly appointed national athletics head coach, Solomon Aliyu, has vowed to implement sweeping reforms aimed at rebuilding Nigeria’s technical coaching framework and restoring discipline across the Athletics Federation of Nigeria’s (AFN) programmes. Aliyu, a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police and current president of the Nigeria Athletics Coaches Association, was appointed by the AFN in […]
Oredipe Vies for AFN Board Position to
Dr. Samuel Kolawole Oredipe, a former middle-distance runner and Vice Chairman of the Bayelsa State Athletics Association, has announced his candidacy for the Zonal Representative position on the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) board in the upcoming elections. The founder of SamKay Athletics Club is seeking the support of South-South stakeholders to advance grassroots athletics […]
Nigeria Eyes World Championship Tickets at World Relays
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has set its sights on securing qualifying tickets for the World Championships in Tokyo through the upcoming World Relays in China. Technical Director Samuel Onikeku stated that the team’s objective is to challenge for qualification in the relay events. “We are participating in these four relays because those are […]