Nigeria Embraces the Future of Athletics with Roster Athletics Partnership
By Ado Salisu
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has taken a major step forward by partnering with Roster Athletics, a world-class cloud-based competition management platform trusted by leading federations across countries such as England, Australia, Denmark, and New Zealand.
According to a statement issued by the Chairman of the Media Committee, Maxwell Kumoye, this collaboration represents more than just technology — it is a transformative move for Nigerian athletics. For the first time, athletes, coaches, and officials in Nigeria will enjoy access to seamless online registration, automated seeding, live results, and integration with elite timing systems used in international championships.
The partnership guarantees that every competition, from grassroots meets to the U-18/U-20 African Athletics Championships, adheres to global standards, providing athletes with a fair and professional platform to showcase their talents.
By adopting global best practices in local competitions, the AFN-Roster Athletics alliance demonstrates Nigeria’s strong commitment to excellence and its vision of nurturing the next generation of champions. With Roster Athletics, precision aligns with opportunity, and opportunity meets greatness — positioning Nigerian athletics firmly on the global stage.
It is noteworthy that behind every great race lies precision, and behind that precision is a system that operates flawlessly. Across stadiums and nations, Roster Athletics has become the driving engine of modern track and field, with an impact that continues to grow.
From the historic tracks of the United Kingdom, where England Athletics manages competitions, to arenas in Denmark, Poland, Germany, France, Sweden, and now Nigeria, Roster Athletics is redefining global standards in athletics competition management.
Recognized and trusted by national federations and governing bodies worldwide, the platform serves as the backbone of elite athletics events. The partnership between Roster Athletics and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria is therefore highly regarded and warmly welcomed.
Through this collaboration, Nigerian athletes, coaches, and officials benefit from world-class management systems — encompassing online athlete registration, live results, and full integration with international timing systems.
At the U-18/U-20 African Athletics Championships, this partnership ensured smooth operations, precise results, and a level playing field, elevating Nigeria’s presence and reputation in continental athletics.
The AFN’s commitment to implementing global best practices through this partnership empowers emerging athletes to perform at their highest potential.
Roster Athletics stands out for its unwavering dedication to fairness and accuracy. The platform complies with international standards, accommodates country-specific rules, and integrates with world-class timing technologies such as FinishLynx, Timetronics, and Race Result.
Whether managing national championships or community-level meets, every start, finish, and measurement is captured with elite precision. With multilingual support, smart automation, and an advanced results ecosystem accessible via web and mobile, Roster Athletics goes beyond competition management — it elevates the sport itself.
In a world where milliseconds define greatness, Roster Athletics ensures the spotlight remains on athletes, competition, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
“This is not just technology; this is the future of athletics already in motion,” the statement concluded, emphasizing that under the stewardship of Chief Tonobok Okowa, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria has firmly embraced this innovation.
