The MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Ogun State, venue of the 2025 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U-18/U-20 Championships, is ready to host the competition billed for July 16 to 20, 2025 chairman of the technical sub-committee of the Local Organising Commitee (LOC), Enefiok Udo-Obong, has said.
Udo-Obong, yesterday, said that the stadium, which hosted the 22nd National Sports Festival in May 2025, will get a facelift to conform with standards required for track and field competition venues.
During the visit by the CAA delegation to the complex shortly before the Gateway Games, the warm up tracks and throwing pitch were tipped for a facelift.
Udo-Obong, a gold medallist at Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, said that work is currently going on in the area, adding that it would be completed soon for the provision of the two important facilities.
“The stadium and throwing pitch in particular are getting a facelift. Construction of new and world-class throwing area are underway. There is also a very conducive warm up area taking shape.I want to make sure that it is done in a standard that can host the best athletics competition anywhere,” he said.
Udo-Obong noted that the technical committee is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that all the facilities and equipment needed for the championships are in place and functioning.
About 53 African countries are expected to participate in the four-day event, and preparations for them have reached fever pitch.
“Our goal is to present a good atmosphere for the athletes to compete and also leave a lasting impression about our ability to organise events,” Udo-Obong added.
