The traditional metropolis of Abeokuta is gearing as much as host the third version of African U-18 and U20 Athletics Championship which is scheduled for July 16-20 on the upgraded MKO Abiola Stadium.
In response to the organisers, the worldwide occasion guarantees to be a spectacle of velocity, power, and rising expertise.
Over 50 nations are anticipated to take part on this prestigious occasion, with nationwide contingents anticipated to reach starting from July 12.
The Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) has given full endorsement to the amenities, certifying Abeokuta as prepared and able to internet hosting the continent’s greatest younger athletes.
In response to Mr. Kola Daniel, who’s the Particular Assistant on Media to the Director Basic of the Nationwide Sports activities Fee (NSC), all eyes are on Nigeria because the nation units the stage for a brand new era of stars who’re poised to observe within the footsteps of nationwide legends like Falilat Ogunkoya, Mary Onyali, Olusoji Fasuba, Deji Aliyu, and Yusuf Alli — all of whom first shone on related junior levels earlier than changing into world icons.
He mentioned: “As the joy builds, Ogun State shouldn’t be solely making ready for the athletics championship however can also be setting the groundwork to host the upcoming WAFU B U-17 soccer championship, additional cementing its rising standing as a hub for elite sporting occasions in Africa.”