Okowa moves to tackle visa hurdles for athletes

The Punch | 17-09-2026 12:47am |

Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) President Tonobok Okowa has urged foreign missions to ease visa processing for Nigerian athletes. The call came after a Nigerian team missed a championship in Budapest due to visa issues. Okowa emphasized the need for timely visa issuance to avoid future disappointments. He appealed to embassies to support athletes' participation in international events.

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