AFN Golden League begins as 412 athletes storm Benin City Team Nigeria’s build-up for a packed athletics season shifts into top gear today as the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) fires the starting gun on its maiden Golden League series in Benin City. The two-day meet, scheduled for March 2–3 at the iconic Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, is officially listed on the World Athletics calendar and signals a bold new direction by the federation’s Technical Committee led by Technical Director, Gabriel Okon. No fewer than 412 athletes have entered for 28 events across men and women categories in what promises to be a high-energy confrontation. The National Team athletes currently in camp in Asaba will be using the Golden League Series to access they level of progress while in camp. Competitio...