Athletics: AFN postpones National Cross Country Race

Athletics: AFN postpones National Cross Country Race

Sampson Adedeji

Due to the upcoming gubernatorial election, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria ( AFN) has announced the postponement of the inaugural edition of the National Cross Country race, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The race was originally fixed for the 18th of March, 2023 but the sudden postponement of the election to the same date means the organiser has to shift the event.

The statement of the postponement was sent by the organiser to the stakeholders and the intending participants and they further said that the new date will be communicated in due time.

"I am directed by the Board of Athletics Federation of Nigeria to inform you that due to the change of date for the Gubernatorial Elections in the Country by the Independent Electoral Commission from 11th to 18th March 2023, it is now pertinent to inform all athletes, coaches, clubs and all athletics stakeholders that the Maiden Edition of AFN National Cross-Country Championships has now been postponed", the statement read.