Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Archives

Team Nigeria will compete in all six relay events at the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, marking a major boost after gaining additional entries beyond initial qualifications.

Team Nigeria unleash 24 Athletes for World Relays in Botswana

Team Nigeria will compete across all six relay events at the 2026 World Athletics Relays after receiving approval to expand its entries,...

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“She is our daughter”: NSC woos Ofili with fresh Olympic backing

Nigeria’s National Sports Commission of Nigeria has moved to reassure sprint star Favour Ofili, urging her to return to the national fold...

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AFN pushes back after Amusan calls Nigeria’s kit ‘embarrassing’

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has dismissed allegations by world record holder Tobi Amusan that athletes were handed substandard kits ahead...

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Ofili dumps Nigeria for Turkey, blasts AFN and NOC

Sprinter Favour Ofili has confirmed she will now represent Turkey after years of frustration with Athletics Federation of Nigeria. The 22-year-old, a...

Team Nigeria head to Tokyo for the 2025 World Athletics Championships, with Tobi Amusan, Ese Brume leading the team.

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Nigeria unveil 15-strong squad for World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

Nigeria have named a 15-athlete squad for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, with the country set to compete across...

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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...