Why NRFF rallies federations ahead of the African Games

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The President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, Dr. Ademola Are, has spurred all federations in anticipation of the upcoming African Games scheduled to be held in Ghana.

The African Games will be held from March 8 to March 23, 2024.

He said this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.

Are explained that the meeting with the Minister of Sports Development is perfectly timed, as the event draws near, with approximately two months remaining.

According to him, the meeting is pivotal and it is not only to align the federation’s efforts in preparing for the All African Games but also to consider that these games serve as qualifiers for certain events.

The qualifications such as the Paris 2024 Olympics, in collaboration with the ministry’s comprehensive plans for Team Nigeria.

In expressing the significance of the federations’ roles, Are said the federations are of utmost importance in ensuring sustainability in the development and growth of sports in Nigeria.

“He underscored the importance of a technical meeting scheduled for Feb. 11.

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