Abeokuta Set to Host 43 Nations for 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships

Posted : 03 July 2025

With just two weeks to go, excitement is reaching fever pitch as Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, prepares to host Africa’s finest young athletes for the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, scheduled to take place from July 16 to 20, 2025.

A total of 43 countries have confirmed participation, with 937 athletes and officials already registered for the prestigious continental event.

Preparations are in top gear, with organizers working round the clock to ensure a world-class experience for all participants. From logistics and transportation to accommodation, feeding, competition services, and liaison support, every aspect is being meticulously fine-tuned to deliver a memorable championship.

Africa’s athletics giants—Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Egypt—will headline the competition, joined by other strong contenders including Ghana, Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon, Senegal, Uganda, and more.

Host nation Nigeria leads the participation list with the largest contingent, featuring 60 male and 50 female athletes, supported by 22 officials, for a total of 132 delegates.

South Africa follows closely with 42 male, 40 female athletes, and 18 officials, bringing their total to 100 participants.
Ethiopia is bringing 30 male and 27 female athletes, with 12 officials, totaling 69 delegates.
Kenya has entered 25 men and 25 women, along with 17 officials, summing up to 67 representatives.
Algeria has confirmed 65 participants—30 men, 19 women, and 16 officials.

This major youth athletics championship follows Abeokuta’s recent success in hosting the 22nd National Sports Festival (Gateway Games 2024), which welcomed over 15,000 athletes and officials. The city earned widespread praise for its organization, hospitality, and facilities, positioning itself as a rising destination for elite sports events in Africa.

With the African U18/U20 Championships and other international competitions lined up, Nigeria is fast becoming a hub for sports development, youth engagement, and continental competition.

Certified by the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), the upcoming championship promises to unveil Africa’s next generation of track and field stars, in a thrilling celebration of talent, resilience, and national pride.

Abeokuta Set to Host 43 Nations for 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships

With just two weeks to go, excitement is reaching fever pitch as Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, prepares to host Africa’s finest young athletes for the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, scheduled to take place from July 16 to 20, 2025.

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