Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Archives

AFN sets strict criteria for Athletes ahead of Tokyo 2025

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has unveiled a strict qualification process for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. In...

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Tobi Amusan reaffirms supremacy with fifth consecutive National 100m title

World record holder and reigning African champion Tobi Amusan reaffirmed her dominance in the women’s 100 metres hurdles on Sunday, 4 August, winning...

AFN hits back at Imaobong Uko after her social media claims, insisting she’s to blame for her doping suspension.

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Uko vs AFN: Athletics Federation indicts Imaobong Uko after doping ban outburst

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has publicly responded to claims made by sprinter Imaobong Nse Uko, asserting that the 21-year-old bears...

Nigerian sprinter Imaobong Uko alleges negligence and corruption by the AFN after receiving a two-year doping ban.

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Imaobong Uko: Nigerian sprinter accuses AFN of negligence after two-year ban

Nigerian sprinter Imaobong Nse Uko has spoken out publicly for the first time since receiving a two-year suspension, alleging negligence and systemic...

Nigeria’s Athletics Federation says it is devastated by reports linking star sprinter Favour Ofili with a nationality switch.

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AFN ‘shocked and heartbroken’ as Favour Ofili linked with Turkey switch

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) says it has been blindsided by reports that one of its brightest sprint talents, Favour Ofili,...

Favour Ofili has been linked with a nationality switch to Turkey after years of frustration with the AFN. Here's what we know so far, including World Athletics rules and her current status.

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Favour Ofili: The latest on Nigerian sprinter’s defection to Turkey

Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili is at the centre of growing speculation over a possible nationality switch to Turkey, just months before the...

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Why Favour Ofili dumped Nigeria for Turkey

Nigerian sprint star Favour Ofili has reportedly switched her international allegiance to Turkey, citing frustration with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN)...