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NRFF President Lauds Participating states at Rugby Event of NYG, Says The Future is Bright
The President of Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, NRFF has commended the 16 teams that participated in the rugby event of the ongoing 7th National Youth Games, NYC in Asaba, Delta State capital
The President,Dr Ademola Are speaking on the sideline of the just concluded Rugby Sevens of the games where Delta State emerged champions in both male and female categories, said it is a signpost of what is to come in the sport with 16 teams participating in the competition
“This is really impressive having 16 teams from eleven states participating in both the male and female event. You can imagine if there is no regional qualifiers, then we could have had all the 36 states and FCT wanting to be part of it’
“I am really excited about what the future portends for rugby with the interest shown by the states and the level of competition displayed by the teams,. It shows rugby can be one of the biggest sports in Nigeria,” he said.
The former Director of Grassroots Sports in the federal ministry of sports development said the federation under his watch will not relent in leveraging on the senior national team, Black Stallions’ performance recently.
“We are not going to relent our efforts. We want to leverage on black Stallions performance at Olympic qualifiers in Harare, Zimbabwe and use it to nurture interest in the games.’
Anambra, Delta,Ogun,Bayelsa, Lagos, Kano, Imo, Cross River, Bauchi, Abia and Rivers Stated are the eleven states that participated in rugby event of the games.
The 7th edition of the National Youth Games NYG which commenced on Sunday will end on Saturday
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35 Days to Go: Nigeria Set to Host African Junior Athletics Championship in Abeokuta
Joel Ajayi
With just 35 days to go, Nigeria is revving up preparations to host the 3rd edition of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) African Junior Athletics Championship, scheduled to take place from July 16 to 20, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Returning to Nigerian soil, the prestigious biennial event will welcome the continent’s most promising Under-18 and Under-20 athletes to the newly refurbished MKO Abiola International Stadium, which recently played host to the 22nd National Sports Festival.
Over 500 athletes from more than 50 African nations are expected to compete in this year’s championship, making it one of the largest gatherings of young athletic talent on the continent.
South Africa, the reigning overall champions, will be looking to defend their title, but Nigeria’s young stars are also eager to make a strong statement on home soil.
“This is not just a competition; it is a celebration of Africa’s future in track and field,” Hon. Bukola Olopade, DG of the National Sports Commission said.
“Nigeria is honored to host once again and to demonstrate its world-class capacity in organizing major sporting events,” he added.
The choice of Abeokuta—also known as the Gateway City—underscores the state’s growing reputation as a hub for sports development, alongside other Nigerian cities. With its state-of-the-art facilities and strategic location, the city is set to deliver an unforgettable experience for athletes, officials, and fans alike.
The CAA African Junior Championships is widely regarded as the breeding ground for the continent’s future Olympic and world champions.
As the countdown continues, all eyes will be on Nigeria to once again rise to the occasion and reinforce its status as Africa’s true sporting giant.
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