43 Countries Set for 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta

43 countries set for 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta

Africa’s athletics powerhouses—Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Egypt—are all confirmed to be represented, along with other strong contenders such as Ghana, Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon, Senegal, Uganda, and others. The post 43 countries set for 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

43 Nations, Nearly 1,000 Athletes Set to Storm Abeokuta for African U18/U20 Athletics Championships

All eyes are on Abeokuta as the countdown begins in earnest for the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, scheduled to take place from July 16 to 20, 2025. With just two weeks to go, the Ogun State capital is bracing for a major continental sporting spectacle that will draw 937 athletes and officials from 43 countries across Africa. Preparations are in full swing, as organizers fine-tune logistics to deliver a seamless and world-class eve…

Ezechukwu, Caleb, others shine at National U-18 & U-20 Athletics Trials in Sagamu

With Nigeria set to host the African U-18 & U-20 Athletics Championships from July 16th to 20th, the National U-18 and U-20 Trials took place in Sagamu, Ogun State, from June 30th to July 1st, 2025, to select the host nation’s contingent to the event. Miracle Ezechukwu (11.97s) and Rosemary Nwankwo (12.27s) were the top performers in the U-18 Girls’ 100m and 200m, respectively. They won their respective semifinal heats easily to secure spots in …

2025 African U18/U20 Athletics Championships: Kenya, South Africa athletes, 41 other nations set to storm Nigeria

With just two weeks to go, excitement is reaching fever pitch as Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun state, prepares to welcome the continents finest young athletes for the 3rd AfricanSource

Ogun State Shines as Abeokuta Hosts 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships

By Arajelo Ayoola Olatunji The 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, scheduled to take place from July 16 to 20, 2025, will be hosted at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Originally slated for Oran, Algeria, the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) relocated the event to Nigeria due to logistical considerations. This biennial championship is Africa’s premier platform for showcasing young athletic talent und…

Team Nigeria to Get Special Diet Ahead of CAA U18/ U20 Championship in Abeokuta

In a bid to get members of Team Nigeria to the forthcoming CAA U-18/U-20 Championships in Abeokuta, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has fashioned out a special diet routine for the team. The carefully selected meals that will aid the young athletes will be offered during the team’s camping which begins today in Shagamu after the national trials ended on Tuesday. Read Also: NFF Names 16 Top Referees for 2025 NNL Super Eight in Asaba We…