Tag: athletics
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Favour Ofili switches nationality to Turkey, AFN “shocked” by her decision
One of Nigeria’s top female athletes, Favour Ofili has switched allegiance to Turkey and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) says it is shocked by the news. The President of AFN, Tonobok Okowa said on Sunday that, just like every other sports loving person in Nigeria, on the continent and beyond that he and his…
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Team Nigeria weightlifters close African Championship with 13 Gold
Team Nigeria wrapped up participation at the 2025 African Senior Weightlifting Championship in Moka, Mauritius, with a stunning haul of 18 medals – 13 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze – cementing status as a continental powerhouse in the sport. Nigeria’s final day of competition saw Sarah Ovayioza deliver a show-stopping performance in the women’s…
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Senegal to host African Athletics Zone II, U-18 and U-20 Championships
Dakar, Senegal has been selected to host the 2025 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), Zone II, Under-18 and Under-20 Championships. This was made public on Monday night, by the President of the Confederation of African Athletics , Zone II, Chief Tonobok Okowa. Okowa, who is also the President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria said,…
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Teamwork, policies, environment, divine backing will help Nigeria athletics – AFN President
The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa has listed the factors that can help athletics flourish as the world glides into 2025. Okowa made insights into the sporting progress made in 2024 and the challenges faced, along with plans for the year ahead. “We thank the Almighty God that we…
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AFN sympathizes with Ese Brume after car crash
I’m lucky to be alive – Ese The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has said the federation will support Ese Brume fully following the car accident of one of Africa’s finest and most successful women’s long jumpers. Okowa said on Friday, “We as a Federation were shocked to…
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Tobi Amusan’s Hall-of-Fame award will inspire young athletes – Okowa
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria community is excited about the honour bestowed on Nigeria’s World record holder in the women’s 100 meters hurdle event Tobi Amusan by University of Texas, El Paso in America. The Nigerian track and field sensation added another feather to her cap, as she was inducted into the University of Texas…
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