The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has announced plans to hold a three-day national trials event in Lagos to select athletes who will represent the country at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the AFN Media Coordinator, Dr. Kola Oredipe, the trials will take place from June 20 to June 22, 2026, at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Sports Complex in Lagos State.
The statement disclosed that athletes are expected to arrive on June 19, while departure has been fixed for June 23. The competition will feature 32 track and field events for both male and female athletes.
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Dr. Oredipe noted that the federation’s Technical Committee, chaired by Mr. Gabriel Okon, has released qualifying standards for both Nigerian-based and foreign-based athletes seeking participation in the trials.
He explained that athletes competing in the men’s and women’s 100 metres, 200 metres and 400 metres events must meet the stipulated qualifying standards, while participation in other track and field events remains open.
The federation also stated that accommodation will be provided for athletes who have attained the required standards within the qualification period. A list of qualified athletes is expected to be published soon.
Meanwhile, the Secretary-General of the AFN, Mr. Israel Inwang, has sent invitations to State Directors of Sports, Chairmen of State Athletics Associations, coaches, managers, military and paramilitary athletics bodies, as well as athletics clubs across the country to participate in the trials.
AFN President, Chief Tonobok Okowa, has called on stakeholders and athletics enthusiasts nationwide to support and participate in the event, which will serve as the final selection process for Team Nigeria’s athletics contingent to the Commonwealth Games.
He also expressed appreciation to the National Sports Commission for its continued support to the federation and Nigerian athletes.
The Commonwealth Games trials are expected to bring together some of Nigeria’s finest track and field talents as they compete for places in the national team heading to Glasgow.
