AFN Launches Camp By 90 Athletes
Nigeria And Kenya Ignite The Road To African Championships
The race to dominate African athletics has publically begun.
In a bold statement of intent the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has kicked off its 2025 pre-championship training camp through 90 top junior athletes, while Athletics Kenya has unveiled a 45-athlete squad poised to challenge the continent’s best.
This early preparation signals fierce competition ahead of the CAA African U18 and U20 Athletics Championships, where Nigeria and Kenya Africa’s athletic powerhouses will face off once again.
Nigeria’s AFN Camp 2025: 90 Young Stars in Abeokuta
Location: Abeokuta, Ogun State
Focus: Prepping for the 2025 African U18 & U20 Championships
The AFN has invited 90 junior athletes across multiple track and field disciplines for an intensive camp aimed at finalizing Team Nigeria’s lineup. The selected athletes scouted from national trials and zonal competitions are undergoing daily drills, strength conditioning, and technical refinement.
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Classes Signified:
- Sprint events (100m, 200m, 400m)
- Middle-distance (800m, 1500m)
- Long-distance (5000m, 10000m)
- Hurdles and jumps
- Throws (discus, javelin, shot put)
AFN Technical Director Dr. Samuel Onikeku emphasized:
“This is the foundation of future Olympic medalists. Our camp is data-driven, intense, and targeted at podium finishes.”
Kenya’s 45-Athlete Squad: Track and Field Elite for 2025 Showdown
Kenya has taken a streamlined approach, naming 45 athletes for final preparation. The selection includes national champions, rising high school prodigies, and elite juniors from Iten, Eldoret, and Nakuru training hubs.
Key Names to Watch:
- Faith Kiplagat (U20 1500m) – Silver medalist at the 2023 East Africa Juniors
- Samuel Kiprotich (U18 3000m) – Undefeated in 2024
- Ruth Chepkemoi (U20 Steeplechase) – Eyes set on continental record
Athletics Kenya head coach Julius Kirwa noted:
“We’re not just preparing athletes—we’re preparing winners. Our strategy is lean but lethal.”
Nigeria vs Kenya: Africa’s Rivalry Heats Up
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For eras, Nigeria and Kenya have led Africa’s medal table in youth and junior championships. While Kenya’s strength lies in middle- and long-distance dominance, Nigeria shines in sprints and jumps.
This year’s continental showdown in Ndola, Zambia, promises fireworks as mutually nations goal for overall championship titles.
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