MKO Abiola National Stadium to Host African Athletics Championships in November
Over 45 African nations confirm participation as Abuja's iconic 60,000-seat sports arena undergoes advanced track refurbishment.
Amina Garba
The Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) has formally awarded the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships to Abuja.
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