The Athletics Federation of Nigeria on Saturday says the 86 athletes listed for the Confederation of African Athletics championships are to resume camp on April 2.

In a statement signed by AFN’s secretary Elijah Ademu, said that the athletes would resume at the Gateway International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode ahead of the continental championships.

The third edition of the competition is scheduled for April 16 to April 20 in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.

The statement said that the invited athletes are to come along with their yellow cards (a travelling document from the hospital), international passports and a letter of consent from their parents.

It stated that all existing yellow cards would expire on April 1, adding that no athlete and official would be allowed into the camp without the documents.

Forty two athletes would compete in the U-18 category while 44 are expected to compete in the U-20 category on the list released by AFN on March 25.

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