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Athletes Warned Against Non-Compliance With Covid-19 Protocols
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) led by Mr Ibrahim Shehu-Gusau has warned all athletes coming for the 2021 AFN trials against non-compliance with Covid-19 protocols.
The ÀFN gave the warning in a statement signed by its Technical Director, Sunday Adeleye.
According to the federation, any participant who fails to comply with any of the Covid-19 protocols will not be accommodated.
“It is important to inform all intending participants that all Covid-19 protocols will be strictly adhered to.
“These include social/physical distancing, effective use of face mask, regular washing of hands with soap under running water and/or use of alcohol-based hand sanitiser.
“ The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Mr Ibrahim Shehu-Gusau, has graciously provided alcohol-based hand sanitisers.
“Every participant who satisfies the conditions for admission into the accommodation facility will be issued a bottle of sanitiser,” it said.
The federation said that the event would take place at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, from March 28 to March 30.
The federation promised free, fair and quality trials.
It instructed that athletes should contact Mr Moses Suleiman on 0803-258-8000, on arrival, for accommodation and other matters.