Dynamic Athletics

DYNAMIC ATHLETICS AND KKF LEGACY SOCIETY ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO POSITION DYNAMIC KOKI ATHLETICS MEET AS A LEADING AFRICAN ATHLETICS PLATFORM Lagos, Nigeria - October 9, 2026 Dynamic Athletics Media & Sports Management Ltd., founded by Mr. Olabanji Ayegbusi, and Kirti’s Kare Foundation (KKF) / KKF Legacy Society Nigeria, founded by Ambassador Dr. Rtn. Kirti Sudhanshu, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership for the commercial development, internationalization, and sustainability of the Dynamic Koki Athletics Meet. This partnership builds on the successful delivery of the first three editions of the meet and advances a shared ambition to position the Dynamic Koki Athletics Meet among Africa’s premier athletics competitions. Under the terms of the collaboration: - KKF Legacy Society Nigeria, under the leadership of Ambassador Dr. Kirti Sudhanshu, will lead international partnerships, sponsorship development, fundraising, and strategic stakeholder engagement. Dr. Sud...

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is committed to transparency, athlete welfare, and the integrity of Nigerian athletics. In that spirit, we wish to address a number of reports circulating in the public domain regarding the recently concluded Phase One National Camp for the Commonwealth Games, held in Asaba.  While we respect the right of all stakeholders to raise concerns, it is equally important that the public receives accurate, verified information and we are pleased to provide that clarity. 1. Funding and Financial Accountability All funding for the Asaba camping exercise was formally approved and disbursed by the National Sports Commission (NSC) directly through the AFN Treasurer, in strict compliance with established financial procedures. The AFN reaffirms that there was no diversion, misuse, or misappropriation of funds. Every financial decision throughout the camp was made collectively by duly authorised Federation officials, with the welfare of athletes as the pri...

​ABUJA – The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, has issued a resounding congratulatory message to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his visionary leadership and unwavering support, which has propelled the Nigerian sports sector to remarkable heights within an exceptionally short period. A statement released by Tony Nezianya, the Public Relations Officer of the committee notes that ​Engr. Gumel lauded the President for his wisdom in recognising the socio-economic potential of sports and for installing a focused, competent leadership team to drive the sector forward. ​"On behalf of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, I wish to express our profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his proactive approach to sports development," Engr. Gumel stated.  "The timely release of funds has been a game-changer, enabling the leadership to achieve milestones that were previously thought impossible." ​The NOC Preside...

Fareedah Ajadi and Halima Ajadi, two exceptionally talented sisters, have been officially approved by Daltin Grant Academy UK to participate in their prestigious annual training programme and competition tour across Europe. Both athletes have demonstrated outstanding potential in the 100m and 200m, with proven performances that continue to set them apart on the track. Ahead of their tour scheduled for late June to early July, the sisters will be assessed and managed by Dynamic Athletics Management, ensuring they are fully prepared for the international experience. Congratulations to these amazing track sisters as they take this bold step onto the European stage. The future looks bright!

Pamodzi Nigeria, a leading sports marketing and promotions company, has congratulated Abdulrazaq Isa, Founder and Chairman of Waltersmith Group, on his receipt of the prestigious Energy Industry Leadership Award at the 9th Annual Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2026). The award, hosted by the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, honours individuals whose vision, enterprise, and decisive leadership have significantly advanced Nigeria’s energy sector. It recognizes industry leaders who have strengthened national energy security, expanded indigenous participation, and delivered lasting impact through strategic foresight, collaboration, and strong institutional stewardship. Isa’s recognition reflects his pioneering role in indigenous upstream development and domestic refining capacity, most notably through the commissioning of the Waltersmith Modular Refinery in Ibigwe, Imo State. The project has played a vital role in boosting Nigeria’s refining self-sufficiency and enhancin...

‎Wellspring University, Benin City, Edo State, has officially introduced Rugby Football Union, becoming the first university in the state to adopt the sport. The introduction was marked by a visit from the Edo State Rugby Team, led by Head Coach Obong Ntiense Williams, popularly known as "Mr Rugby" in Nigeria and his 5-man professional Rugby coaches from Lagos. ‎ ‎The university's management, represented by Vice-Chancellor Professor Isaac Rotimi Ajayi, Registrar Dr. Mrs. Helen Uzezi Wara, and Sports Director Dr. Onuh Matthew Udaya, welcomed the team and expressed enthusiasm for the new program. ‎ ‎This development is timely, as the university will participate in the upcoming National Universities Games (NUGA) later this year, where rugby is a medal-winning event. The introduction of rugby is expected to enhance sports development and promote teamwork among students. ‎ ‎The Edo State Rugby Team's visit was a follow-up to Wellspring College Lagos' involvement in rug...

Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, President of the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), has officially congratulated Olumide Oyedeji on his election as the Secretary-General of the World Olympians Association (WOA). ​Oyedeji, who serves as the 3rd Vice President of the NOC and President of the Nigeria Olympians Association (NOA), secured the position in a landslide victory during a virtual General Assembly held in Sunday. Oyedeji won on the first ballot with 55 votes, comfortably defeating his closest opponents, Salvador Salguero of El Salvador and Liston Brochette of Puerto Rico, who received 32 and 19 votes, respectively. ​ A statement released today by Tony Nezianya, the Public Relations Officer of NOC noted that the election involved over 107 delegates from National Olympians Associations (NOAs) across the globe.  The WOA is a prestigious body under the International Olympic Committee (IOC).  It is notably the same constituency that produced the newly elected IOC President, Kirsty Cove...

Three-time Olympian and African Games champion, Omolara Ogunmakinju, has applauded the organisers of the Niger Delta Games, describing the competition as a vital platform for discovering and showcasing the next generation of athletes from Ondo State and the wider Niger Delta region. Ogunmakinju, who represented Team Nigeria with distinction at the 2024 African Games in Ghana, noted that the Niger Delta Games aligns perfectly with the long-standing tradition of sporting excellence associated with Ondo State. Ondo has produced several outstanding athletes who have gone on to represent Nigeria at the highest levels of international competition. These include Omolara Ogunmakinju herself, Folashade Abugan, Etim Margret, Opeyemi Oke, Oloye Josephine, as well as male standouts such as Femi Ogunode, Seun Ogunkoya, Isiaq Adeyanju, and Lawrence Adegbehingbe, among others. Speaking on the significance of the Games, Ogunmakinju emphasized its role in talent discovery and regional development. “The...

The starting gun has sounded early, and Nigerian athletics is already charging into what promises to be a defining year. With a comprehensive and far-reaching 2026 competition calendar, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has firmly set the tone for one of its most ambitious seasons in recent history, signaling a renewed determination to reclaim the nation’s place on the global athletics stage. Spanning grassroots development, elite competition, and international exposure, the message is unmistakable: Nigerian athletics is back on the front foot. The season begins with athlete registration and affiliation exercises before transitioning seamlessly into a series of major domestic competitions. These include the AFN/Agroterra 10km Cross Country Race, the AFN Golden League, National Championships, Kids’ Athletics Series, elite relay meets, and regional events scheduled across Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Uyo, Benin City, and other key hubs nationwide. The calendar is not merely packed, it is ...

Team Nigeria has delivered one of its most memorable international performances at the 15th Open African Masters Athletics Championships in Tunisia, which concluded yesterday, November 25th, 2025. With a small but mighty delegation of just nine athletes, Nigeria finished a remarkable second overall, trailing only the host nation, Tunisia, in a competition that featured 23 African countries and nine non-scoring nations including Spain, Germany, France, Japan, Barbados, and Russia. Their collective brilliance produced an astounding medal haul of 18 Gold, 5 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals, marking a historic moment for Masters athletics in Nigeria, especially as the nation had been conspicuously absent from international Masters competition since 2019, until this triumphant return in 2025. The championship was filled with inspiring displays of versatility and excellence. Nigeria’s dominance began in the field events, where Christian Aiyegbeni (M45) delivered a breathtaking all-round performan...

Team Nigeria Athletics delivered a blistering Wednesday night performance at the Solidarity Games in Riyadh, sweeping gold, silver and bronze in a show of force that left the stadium buzzing and the continent on notice. The star act came from the women’s 4x100m relay quartet of Bada Iyanu, Ezechukwu Miracle, Maria Thompson and Nweke Cynthia, who powered to gold with a commanding display of speed, chemistry and pure Nigerian grit.  Their baton exchanges were crisp, their finish ruthless, a statement run that underlined Nigeria’s relay pedigree. Veteran quartermiler Patience Okon George produced a masterful race to storm to silver in the women’s 400m, pulling away with her trademark late surge.  On the men’s side, Badmus Gafari fought through a stacked field to secure a well-earned bronze in the 400m final. It was a medal rush that ignited the Nigerian camp and AFN President, Chief Tonobok Okowa could not hide his pride. “This is a sign of glad tidings,” Okowa said. “We’re using...

 Charles Himah Showers Praises on NSC DG Bukola Olopade for Outstanding Performance in One Year Former Nigerian athletes' representative and one-time personal assistant to the President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, Charles Imah, has lavished praise on the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, commending his remarkable achievements within just one year in office. In his words, Imah described as “the best ever Commissioner of Sports in Nigeria’s history.” “Hon. Bukola Olopade. I tagged him the Best Ever Commissioner of Sports in Nigeria History. During the preparations for the Gateway Games 2006 when he was Commissioner, he camped athletes across all sports for over 11 months, almost a year. We initially thought it was because Ogun State was hosting the National Sports Festival, but he did it again ahead of KADA Games 2009, camping athletes for 16 long months (one year and four months). That’s a record, an...

AFN’s New Board: Getting the Right Rhythm By Dr. Kola Oredipe “The time is always right to do what is right.”  -  Martin Luther King Jr. That timeless quote perfectly captures the resolve of the new board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), a team determined to sustain the growth of athletics, attract corporate sponsorships, and build future champions for the nation. Under the leadership of Chief Tonobok Okowa , a seasoned sports administrator now serving his second term as AFN President, the new board comprises technocrats, academics, public servants, experienced coaches, ex-international athletes , and other professionals, a blend of expertise and passion rarely seen in Nigerian athletics governance. A Fresh Beginning for Nigerian Athletics This new assemblage signals a fresh start. The members are committed not only to improving athletes’ welfare but also to making the right investments in grassroots talent development , ensuring that young Nigerians are...

The Athletics community in Nigeria has been set abuzz with mixed reactions following the endorsement of Mrs. Maria Worphil’s appointment to the Executive Board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) by Olalekan Soetan, the Southwest Zonal Representative and member of the AFN Technical Committee. In what began as a congratulatory message from Soetan welcoming Mrs. Worphil, who joined the AFN Board as the representative of the Association of Former Female Athletes of Nigeria (AFFAN), quickly spiraled into a heated debate among athletics stakeholders, ex-athletes, and administrators on Facebook. Veteran former athlete and UK lawyer Oyiki Orode was among the first to question the legitimacy of AFFAN’s role and representation, saying:  “Association of Former Female Athletes of Nigeria (AFFAN). When was this body formed? Of all the arrays of former athletes we have, it is a former handball player that is qualified to represent them as Executive member of the AFN? If this is not an ...

 OLALEKAN SOETAN WELCOMES MRS. MARIA WORPHIL TO THE AFN EXECUTIVE BOARD Olalekan Soetan, Southwest Zonal Representative and Member of the Technical Committee of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has congratulated Mrs. Maria Worphil on her appointment to the AFN Executive Board as the Representative of the Association of Former Female Athletes of Nigeria (AFFAN). In a statement personally signed by him, Coach Soetan described her inclusion as “a gain for competence, structure, and reform-minded leadership,” noting that her wealth of experience and deep institutional knowledge come at a crucial time for the Federation’s continued growth and stability. Mrs. Worphil, a retired Director from the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and the longest-serving Secretary General of the AFN, was honoured in 2019 by World Athletics (then IAAF) with the prestigious Veteran Pin Award for her outstanding service to athletics. Her background as both a former international athle...

 AFN President Okowa Reiterates Commitment to Podium Finish at 2026 Commonwealth Games The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has reaffirmed the Federation’s commitment to ensuring that Nigeria’s elite athletes achieve podium finishes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Chief Okowa made this known shortly after a strategic stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja, where preparations for the Games and lessons from the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, were extensively reviewed. According to him, the AFN, working in collaboration with its sponsors and with continued support from the National Sports Commission (NSC), will provide athletes with all the necessary backing in terms of training, welfare, logistics, and other essential needs. “We commend our athletes for giving Nigeria a positive image in Tokyo,” Okowa said. “The country reached four finals, the men’s 100m, women’s 100m hurdles, men’s 400m hurdles (where a national record w...

The technical director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Gabriel Okon, has enthused that athletics can  strongly and favourably impact on the Nigerian sports economy. Okon, who just returned from the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, noted that Nigeria is endowed with numerous talented athletes that are making positive strides in promoting the country's image internationally. The former Nigeria International athlete, has therefore, called on the National Sports Commission (NSC) to take concrete steps in providing sufficient financial support for the development of these athletes. "As of today, Tobi Amusan, Nigeria's 100mH World Champion, holds a record time of (12:12s.) by propagating Amusan's achievement, Nigeria can encourage others to take up sports  but this endeavor requires substantial funding,” said  the former sprinter.“ "Examples from South Africa, Jamaica, and other nations demonstrate how world-class athletes can drive sports developme...

AFN Unveils Selection Criteria for Tokyo 2025 World Championships 10 August 2025, The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has officially announced the guidelines for selecting athletes to represent the country at the World Athletics Championships scheduled for next month in Tokyo, Japan. In a statement signed by the AFN Secretary-General, Israel Inwang, and released on Sunday, the federation stated that only athletes who meet the World Athletics Entry Standard or are ranked within the top 20 in the World Ranking Quota will make the team. According to the AFN, the new criteria, effective immediately, are designed to ensure that only committed and high-performing athletes don the Nigerian colours, while also promoting team spirit, discipline, and professionalism. “All stakeholders are urged to ensure full compliance with these directives,” the statement read. “The AFN remains committed to supporting dedicated athletes who demonstrate both athletic excellence and professional conduct.” ...

 AFN Clears Air on Nse Uko’s Whereabouts Violation The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has formally responded to public reactions surrounding the recent two-year ban imposed on Imaobong Nse Uko by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) of World Athletics for anti-doping violations. Nse Uko was sanctioned for three whereabouts failures within a 12-month period, a breach of anti-doping regulations. The AFN has, however, clarified that the responsibility for whereabouts filing lies solely with the athlete.  “Elite athletes are required to submit accurate and up-to-date whereabouts information quarterly. This includes their home address, email, phone number, overnight accommodation details, and daily activity schedules such as training and school locations with timeframes,” the Federation stated. According to the AFN, Nse Uko’s failure to fulfill this obligation led to the sanction, which will run until July 2026. “Providing whereabouts is not only a rule, it’s a right for clean...

Nigeria Invites 90 Athletes to Camp for CAA U20/U18 Championships in Abeokuta The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has invited 90 junior athletes to a national camp as preparations intensify for the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U20 and U18 Championships, scheduled to hold in Abeokuta, Ogun State from July 16 to 20. The camp will span three weeks and is designed to fine-tune the athletes' physical condition, improve technical performance, and build synergy, especially in the relay teams as Nigeria aims for a top finish on home soil. Speaking on the development, AFN President Chief Tonobok Okowa said the selected athletes will begin training immediately, with trials to be conducted later during the camp to determine the final squad. “These athletes will be invited to camp, and training will commence. Trials will be done after some time to enable the coaches to choose those that will represent Nigeria,” Chief Okowa said. He added that while the federation is aiming fo...