2025 AFCON: Nigeria To Begin Camping In Abuja In August

2025 AFCON: Nigeria To Begin Camping In Abuja In August 

…as National Super League kicks off November 1.

In a bid to ensure thorough preparation for the Hockey African Cup of Nations (AFCON), scheduled for October 11 to 18, 2025, in Egypt, the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF) has announced that both the men’s and women’s national teams will commence a six-week training camp in Abuja starting August 24, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Federation made the announcement during a virtual Board meeting held via Zoom on Tuesday, where NHF President, Engr. Simon Nkom, commended the dedication and commitment of Board members over the past four years. He credited their efforts for the remarkable progress recorded in the sport.

"We could not have come this far as a Federation without the excellent and precise contributions and unwavering support of our Board members. Hockey has indeed grown since we came on board, and today, we are proud of where we are. We will continue working hard to grow the game further," Nkom said.

During the meeting, the Board also confirmed that the National Super League will take place from November 1 to 9, 2025.

In addition, a five-member committee was inaugurated to review matters related to player transfers and athlete elections. Their findings are expected to be presented at the Board’s next meeting on Tuesday.

The committee members include; Samuel Fagunwa, Baba Ndana, Arthur Jumbo, Felix Geghor, Garko Bamidele.