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The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Tuesday certifies the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar fit to host the All Nigeria Athletics Championships for the next five years.<\/p>\n

The Memorandum of Understanding expected to be signed between the AFN and the Cross River State Government at the Governor’s Office in Calabar this morning is to spell out the modalities for the hosting of the prime brand of the federation.<\/p>\n

President of the AFN, Chief Solomon Ogba who broke the news confirmed that the stadium met all technical details necessary to host any international track and field competition.<\/p>\n

“We did final inspection of the Calabar stadium yesterday and are satisfied that it can successfully host the All Nigeria Championships or any other international competition. So, tomorrow, (Wednesday) we are going to the Governor’s Office to sign the MoU of the hosting,” said the former Delta State Sports Commissioner.<\/p>\n

AFN officials, who accompanied Chief Ogba on the inspection of the stadium facilities Tuesday, included scribe of the federation, Mrs. Maria Wophil and board member, Navy Captain Omatsheye Nesiama. Ex-international athlete, Bruce Ijirigho who is sports consultant to Cross River State was also on the entourage.<\/p>\n

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