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Olamide George led AFN confident athletes are on their side

by Oyedele Adeyinka July 6, 2020

written by Oyedele Adeyinka

Acting President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria Olamide George has stated that the Nigerian athletes will not be affected by the latest twist in the leadership tussle rocking the Athletics body in Nigeria after a Federal high court in Abuja recognized impeached President Ibrahim Gusau as the President of the board.

July 6, 2020 0 comments

Olamide George led AFN set to appeal Gusau’s high court favourable verdict

by Oyedele Adeyinka July 3, 2020

written by Oyedele Adeyinka

Acting President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria Hon. Olamide George has stated that the AFN board under his leadership will appeal the ruling of the Abuja High court that delivered judgement on Tuesday in favour of erstwhile President Hon. Ibrahim Gusau.

July 3, 2020 0 comments

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AFN not leaving any stone unturned in athletes training despite Covid-19 challenge

by Oyedele Adeyinka April 22, 2020

written by Oyedele Adeyinka

President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria Olamide George has stated that the Federation is not leaving any stone unturned as they continue to ensure athletes are trained and keep their shape with few medal hopeful currently training in the stadium and gym facilities in Ondo state with high level of adherence to the precautionary measures put in place against Covid-19.

April 22, 2020 0 comments

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AFN boss George laments Covid-19 effects on Athletics

by Oyedele Adeyinka April 16, 2020

written by Oyedele Adeyinka

President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria Olamide George has lamented the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the calendar and programs of activities of the Athletics Federation with the directive from the Federal Government suspending all sporting activities still subsisting.

George speaking in a chat with www.brila.net said the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown has affected the plan of the AFN with regards to what they would have achieved with the National Sports Festival as well as the second phase of the AFN camping in Kaduna, the camping in Europe and preparation for qualification outings respectively.

He added that all of these events earmarked has suffered postponements which was never envisaged.

“If there is no Covid-19 by now we must have completed the national sports festival and now we should be running in Kaduna preparing for the camping in Europe and running for the qualifiers but be that as it may, all competitions have been postponed and even World Athletics postponed Olympics till next year.”

April 16, 2020 0 comments

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AFN commends IOC’s decision to postpone Tokyo 2020 Olympics

by Oyedele Adeyinka March 25, 2020

written by Oyedele Adeyinka

President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria Hon. Olamide George has commended the International Olympics committee over the decision to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Olympics by another year after weighing the pros and cons of the Covid-19 pandemic at the moment.

March 25, 2020 0 comments

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Gusau now in the past – George

by Oyedele Adeyinka January 24, 2020

written by Oyedele Adeyinka

Acting President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria Olamide George has stated that talks about initially suspended President of the AFN who has now been impeached is in the past as the Federation now have it sight set on programs before it as well as thoughts on Olympics preparation.

January 24, 2020 0 comments

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Olamide George’s AFN faction to probe Gausau led board over Puma deal

by Seyi Alao December 11, 2019

written by Seyi Alao

The crisis rocking the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) took another dimensions following the decision of the Olamide George-led faction to continue with the probe of Puma deal.

December 11, 2019 0 comments

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New AFN President George promises new dawn for Nigerian Athletics

by Oyedele Adeyinka December 4, 2019

written by Oyedele Adeyinka

Newly appointed President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria Olamide George who emerged as President from Tuesday’s emergency AFN board meeting has promised a new dawn in Nigerian Athletics and also emphasized that administration of the sports of Athletics will be an inclusive one.

December 4, 2019 0 comments