AFN News

Latest Press Releases and updates from the AFN office

AFN appoints Egbunike as Chief Coach, names Zonal coaches

Innocent Egbunike
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has appointed former African 400 metres champion Innocent Egbunike as Chief Track and Field Coach.

AFN to announce Olympics team on June 25

Some members of the Nigerian contingent at the Beijing Olympics/ Photo: Doreen Amata
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) will announced the nation's track and field contingent to the London 2012 summer Olympic Games on June 25.

AFN mourns the death of Sunday Bada

CSP Sunday Bada

The Technical Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Superintendent of Police Sunday Bada has died at the age of 42 after he slumped at the National Stadium in Lagos on Monday evening.

AFN Golden League Final 2011, Warri

AFN Golden League 2011
Please find below the Qualified athletes for the Final Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Golden League Meeting in Warri, Delta State on Wednesday June 15, 2011, the Jackpot Contenders and the Scoring table.

Announcement: AFN Congress Meeting re-scheduled for June 21, 2011

This is to inform you that National Congress of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria which was scheduled for 22nd June has been rescheduled to hold on 21st June 2011 in Calabar, Cross River State.

Abia, Edo Athletes shine at D.K Olukoya U-18 Athletics Championships

The 1st Pastor D.K. Olukoya National Under-18 Athletics Championships has ended at the Yaba College of Technology in Lagos with Abia athlete, Harry Chukwudike emerging the fastest runner.

Etim at the double in Makurdi

Nigerian athletes at a meet - photo credit: Athleticsafrica.com
Margaret Etim of Ondo State's 51.24 secs 400m win over Josephine Ehigie of the Police (51.80secs) was the main highlight of the 4th AFN Golden League meet  at the Aper Aku Stadium in Makurdi, Benue State.

2nd AFN Golden League moved to April 16-17

Nigerian athletes in one ofthe local meets in Kaduna
The second Leg of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Golden League earlier scheduled for this weekend April 9 -10 in Ibadan has been moved forward by one week to April 16 -17.

Ogba lauds quality of performance at the Abuja Grand Prix meet

Ogba explains his point to his coaches and athletesThe Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) President, Solomon Ogba, is satisfied with the improvement in the conduct and outcome of the Abuja Grand Prix, held at the Abuja National Stadium last weekend. Check full results here.

AFN set for Nkoyo Ibori classics in Oghara

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has set June 30 deadline for the submission of entries for the Nkoyo Ibori Classics slated to hold this weekend in Oghara, Delta State.
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