TONOBOK OKOWA
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 […]
Abeokuta Set to Host Africa U-18/20 Athletics Championship
The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has commended the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) inspection team for their professional and thorough evaluation of facilities for the upcoming Africa U-18/20 Athletics Championship, scheduled for July 16-20, 2025, in Abeokuta. The four-member CAA team, led by Director General Lamine Faty of […]
Abeokuta Gears Up for African Youth Athletics Championship
A four-member inspection team from the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) arrived in Nigeria this week to assess facilities for the upcoming 3rd CAA African U18/U20 Combined Championships, set for July 16-20, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. T he team, which began arriving on Wednesday and was complete by Thursday, will evaluate the MKO Abiola […]