Nigeria is not just hosting an event, it’s staging a comeback.
From July 14 to 18, Abeokuta will be the epicenter of African athletics as over 500 young athletes from more than 50 countries storm the MKO Abiola Stadium for the 3rd CAA U-18 and U-20 African Athletics Championship. It’s fast. It’s fierce. And it’s happening right here on Nigerian soil.
This is the first time in nearly three decades that Nigeria is hosting this level of junior competition, and it means more than medals. It’s about showing we still know how to lead, how to compete, and how to rise.
The stadium has been upgraded. The teams are preparing. The continent is watching. And for Nigeria’s rising stars, this is a chance to shine on home ground, in front of a crowd that’s ready to roar. These are the same tracks where futures are made, where tomorrow’s Olympians first step into the spotlight.
There’s no easing into this one. Every sprint, every jump, every throw is a shot at history. And for Nigeria, it’s personal. The pride is real. The pressure is fuel. The moment is now.
This championship isn’t just returning. It’s arriving with power, and Nigeria is at the heart of it.
