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AFN defends Benin-Nigeria Athletics meet

Posted : 13 June 2024

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The Board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has once again stated that it is not undermining the celebration of Salah in the country despite a clash in dates with the National Trials to select the nation’s athletes for both the African Senior Championships in Douala, Cameroon, and the Paris Olympics.


This clarification is necessary following attempts by some individuals to portray the AFN as an organization that does not respect the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) in the country.


The AFN Board had previously explained the circumstances that led to scheduling the National Trials for June 16-18 in Benin City, Edo State, and has sincerely apologized to all Muslim faithful in the country.


Initially, the AFN had scheduled the National Trials for June 26-28, but the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) announced a new date of June 21-26 for the African Senior Championships in Douala.


Given that the AFN is using the National Trials to select Nigerian athletes for the African Championships in Douala, Cameroon, it is necessary to conclude the event in Benin City at least two days before their departure, especially since many athletes are based abroad. After the African Senior Championships end in Douala, the athletes will embark on a training tour overseas on July 1 ahead of the Paris Olympics.


It is a tight schedule for the AFN, and we appeal to our beloved Muslim brothers and sisters, especially the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), to bear with us.


We have learned that the AFN has implemented adequate measures for all our athletes, both Muslims and Christians, to enjoy the Salah celebration before coming to the stadium to compete.


As part of the arrangements made by the AFN, the morning session of the National Trials will be skipped for everyone to celebrate Salah Day. They have also purchased some rams to be slaughtered on Salah Day for everyone to feel the impact of the celebration.


AFN has also arranged for food and drinks for all athletes and officials to enjoy during the Salah celebration in Benin City.


The Federation once again apologizes for any inconvenience this clash in dates may cause our Muslim brothers and sisters.

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