AFN and experts call for local athlete database to fight age fraud
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and several stakeholders are urging the creation of a locally managed athlete database to address age falsification in Nigerian athletics. While the AFN recently partnered with Roster Athletics, concerns remain about relying solely on international platforms to solve the issue. Key figures like Tonobok Okowa, Enefiok Udo-Obong, and Olusoji Fasuba argue that a homegrown system would be more effective and sustainable. The push for reform comes after recent scandals and ongoing worries about data integrity and governance.
Match highlights
- AFN launched a partnership with Roster Athletics to improve athlete registration and competition management.
- Stakeholders, including Tonobok Okowa and Enefiok Udo-Obong, believe a local database is essential for tackling age fraud.
- Olusoji Fasuba supports the reforms but emphasizes the need for Nigerian ownership and integration with national systems.
- Lekan Soetan argues that no single platform can prevent age cheating without strong federation-controlled governance.
- The adoption of Roster Athletics followed an age-falsification scandal, but experts warn that software alone cannot solve data integrity issues.
