Athletics Federation of Nigeria

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026! 🎉

To the entire Athletics Federation of Nigeria family,

To Our Athletes – You are the heartbeat of Nigerian athletics. May 2026 bring you personal bests, podium finishes, and the strength to chase every dream. Your dedication inspires our nation! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

To Our Coaches, Officials, Administrators & Volunteers – Thank you for your tireless commitment to excellence.

To Our Sponsors, Partners & Fans – Your support fuels our success and makes champions.

May peace guard your mind, joy anchor your days, and success follow every sincere effort. Let's move forward with renewed spirit and make Nigeria proud on every track and field! 🇳🇬

Here's to breaking barriers and setting records in 2026! 💪✨

Chief Tonobok Okowa
AFN President | CAA Region II President | CAA Vice President

Merry Christmas and A Prosperous New Year

We wish you peace, good health, and renewed hope this Christmas, and a New Year filled with victories on and off the track.

Chief Tonobok Okowa
AFN President
CAA Region II President
CAA Vice President

🎉✨ Happy Birthday to Nigeria’s sprint sensation, Anita Enaruna Itohan! 🇳🇬

Wishing you a day as fast and fierce as you are on the track!

May this new year bring you more victories, personal bests, and unforgettable moments. Keep shining and inspiring us all! 🏃‍♀️💚

Looking back at the excitement! Our esteemed AFN President Chief Tonobok Okowa joined the National Sports Commission (NSC) for a landmark Press Conference at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Held in partnership with World Athletics, the event unveiled the roadmap for the World Athletics Africa Running Conference - Lagos 2026.
The conference featured NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko, Director-General Hon. Bukola Olopade, and World Athletics Head of Road Running Alessio Punzi, alongside key stakeholders including NOC 1st Vice-President Chief Solomon Ogba and Yusuf Ali, CEO of the Elite Athletes Development and Podlum Board. Hon. Bukola Olopade highlighted the event’s focus on harnessing Nigeria’s long-distance and road-running potential, setting the stage for the Lagos City Marathon 2026. For NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko, this was a crucial milestone in fulfilling the President’s sports economy mandate and bringing global sporting events to Nigeria.
Relive the moment with us—stay tuned for more updates and tag a friend who loves running!

🇳🇬✨ Celebrating 65 Years of Strength, Unity & Progress

Today, we proudly celebrate Nigeria at 65, a nation built on resilience, hope, and the unstoppable spirit of her people.

As athletes push through the finish line with discipline and determination, so too has our country overcome challenges, striving toward greatness. At the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, we are inspired daily by the commitment of our athletes who continue to lift our flag high and remind us that Nigeria is indeed a land of champions.

This Independence Day, let us remember that our collective strides matter. Every effort, no matter how small, brings us closer to the Nigeria we all dream of, united, stronger, and unstoppable.

Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! 💚🤍💚

HERE WE GO 💥

We're live from Tokyo ‼️

Watch the 1st morning of competition right now on World Athletics+ 👉 bit.ly/3I4CWPP

The World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 is here!

Tomorrow, the biggest sporting event of the year kicks off. The stadium is ready, the athletes are ready… and you? Are you ready?

Here’s everything you need to know:

Where to watch

SportyTV / www.sporty.com / SuperSport Africa 1 / Variety 3 / Eurovision Services



Start time

22:40

Get set for history in the making. The countdown to greatness starts now. ✨