3rd edition CAA AFRICA U18/U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS

AFN Plans Special Diet for Team Nigeria as Trials End

As trials conclude, AFN unveils a tailored nutrition plan to optimize athlete performance at the championships.

Final Day of the National Athletics Trial

Final Day of the National Athletics trial. By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye

I'm Ready for CAA U-18/U-20 Championship – Oyibu

Oyibu speaks on her preparation and optimism ahead of the African Championships.

Athletics News Blitz: Edo State Javelinist Aims for Gold

Audu Shakamomodu praises pre-championship training and Edo State support. Report by Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye.

Congo leads early-bird to CAA U-18/20 championships

The Republic of Congos delegation to Africa biggest athletics feast at the Junior and Youth level were first amongst the set of early arrivals in Abeokuta

Group 1 pre-departure

Holding camp at the OR Tambo Garden Court hotel in Isando, Kempton Park in Johannesburg

AHEAD CAA U-18/20 CHAMPIONSHIP:

CAA President, AFN President, NSC DG visit former president Obasanjo By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye and Mishael Emmanuel in Abeokuta

Group 2: Pre-departure

Photo of athletes and officials at OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg - Photo by Cecilia van Bers

CAA Leaders Pay Courtesy Visit

Leaders of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), including President Hamad Kalkaba Malboum, paid a courtesy visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

ATHLETICS NEWS BITS:

Welcome Address by the President of the Confederation of Africa Athletics, (CAA), Hamad Kalkaba Malboum, at the 31st Ordinary Congress

AFN Names 92 Athletes For 3rd CAA U18/U20 Championships

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has named its official team to the 3rd CAA U-18/U-20 Championships which begins on Wednesday at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State, South-West, Nigeria.

INTERNATIONAL TV MEDIA COVERAGE CONFIRMED

The 3rd edition of the CAA African U18 & U20 Athletics Championships has officially launched in Nigeria, drawing an impressive turnout from 43 nations across the continent.

Teenagers in Sport:

South African sprint sensation Karabo Letebele chats with Channel Africas Neto Chemane about his career, recent trip to Sweden and the upcoming African Junior Championships in Nigeria.

CAA U18/U20 Tourneys: Gov Abidoun’s Aide, Lawal, Welcomes Young Athletes To Abeokuta

This prestigious event brings together 700 young athletes from various African countries to compete and showcase their talents.

Qualifying for the semifinals, first step of my success plan at the Championship – Success Oyibu

…It’s my first international event, will make my name heard …Lauds AFN for new Puma kit By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye in Abeokuta

My focus is on improving my time – South Africa’s Oluchi Ndebaeze

A pillar in South Africa’s contingent to the Confederation of Africa Athletics U-18/U-20 Championship, Oluchi Ndebaeze, on Wednesday promised to give the best account of herself at the in the championship.

South Africas Karabo Letebele is one of the outstanding athletes in the mens 100m

African U18/U20 Championships in Abeokuta. His target is to run faster than 10.00s in the final.

Mateo le Roux struck GOLD for South Africa

Boys High Jump event at the African U18/U20 Championships in Abeokuta

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It was a great start to the 2025 CAA U18 & U20 Championships for Team SA when Mia Davel and Martha Nkosi took the main High Jump medals on Day 1, with South Africa aiming to win their third event in a row

CAA U-18/U-20: Success Oyibu’s Quest for Success Begins With Semi Final Ticket

By Oluwatobiloba Kumoye in Abeokuta Sprint sensation, and an influential member of Team Nigeria at the Confederation of Africa Athletics, (CAA), U-18/U-20 Championship, Success Oyibu, on Monday, said qualifying for the semifinals of the youth event is the first stage of her success plan at the championship.

We are proving to Africans that we are the head of athletics on the continental By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye in Abeokuta

Kenya’s Clinton Owatinya made history on Thursday night at the new look MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto in Abeokuta at the Confederation of Africa Athletics (CAA), U-18/U-20 Championship winning gold in the U-20 100m final.

I’ll be back stronger and better – Divine Bamgboye

US based, sprinter and a member of Team Nigeria at the Confederation of Africa Athletics (CAA) U-18/U-20 Championship, Divine Bamgboye narrowly missed out on a podium finish in the 100m Hurdles women’s U-20.

South Africa’ Oluchi Ndebaeze wins U-18 girls long jump

A member of Team South Africa at the Confederation of Africa Athletics, (CAA), U-18/U-20 Championship taking place in Abeokuta, Oluchi Ndebaeze, claimed top spot in the U-18 Long Jump.

My teammates my greatest motivators – Kenya’s Lawi Kiplagat

The 3rd edition of the CAA U-18/20 Championship not only brought together almost 1000 young and talented sports men and women but also highlighted the unique bond they share.

Congratulations to Francois Pietersen

AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS: Congratulations to Francois Pietersen who won a silver medal in the U18 boys hammer throw this morning. He represented South Africa at the 3rd CAA U18/U20 Athletics Championships at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. His distance was 64.72m

Nicola bronze in u/18 javelin.

Silver medal for Eben Jacobs, M u/20 hammer throw

Jacobus U18 Javelin 🥇

4x400 team relay winners

CAA Africa U18/U20 Athletics Championship: Naira rain for Team Nigeria athletes

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced cash rewards of ₦1,000,000 for each gold medal, ₦750,000 for silver, and ₦500,000 for bronze medals won by Team Nigeria athletes at the ongoing CAA Africa U18/U20 Athletics Championship in Abeokuta.

Hammer thrower Falana vows to rule Africa

Gabon’s national hammer record holder, Kenza Falana, is certain that her time to rule the spotlight and make headlines is now.

South Africa is doing something right with its Athletics programme.

They initially wanted to come to Nigeria with 100 athletes, but opted to send 12 to London, travelling with 88 athletes to Abeokuta.

Africa is nurturing a strong new generation of athletes – Kalkaba Malboum.

The President of the Confederation of Africa Athletics, (CAA), Kalkaba Malboum, is confident that Africa will continue to produce Olympic and world champions.

Triathlon-Olympic champion Yee mixing things up to stay fresh for assault on LA 2028

Alex Yee is already the most successful athlete in Olympic triathlon history and to give himself the best chance of adding to his medals in Los Angeles 2028 the Briton is mixing marathons with high-adrenaline Supertri to keep him fresh in mind and body.

Kenyan sprinters, field athletes who are part of Team Kenya leaves for training camp in France

Kenyan sprinters and field athletes who are part of Team Kenya will depart this week for a training camp in Miramas, France, as part of their final preparations for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

More support needed to retain young male athletes on track – Barnaba Korir

Athletics Kenya Youth Development Director and newly elected National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK), 1st Deputy President Barnaba Korir reacts to a concern over the current performance gap between male and female athletes, noting that female athletes are presently outperforming their male counterparts on the track.

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Athletics: Amusan Leads Nigerian Finest As National Trials For World Championships Begin Friday

The finest and most talented Nigerian male and female athletes home and abroad will on Friday in Lagos begin their quest to seal their places at the World Athletics Championships holding in Tokyo, Japan.

AFN needs support not unsubstantiated claims by detractors, says Opuana

A former Hammer thrower, Gabriel Opuana, has urged detractors to refrain from disparaging the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) but focuses on fostering unity of purpose to aid sports development in Nigeria.