NRFF Announces AAG and 1C Cup Dates

The Technical Director of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation; Olatunji Fasimoye has announced their plans for the All Africa Games Qualifier in Lome between the 6^th and 7^th of June  which will be followed by the Africa Cup 1C in Lusaka, Zambia between 22^nd and 27th of the same month.

 

Speaking in Lagos, he reiterated the federations resolve to qualify the nation for the AAG through early and adequate preparation as the NRFF will commence players call up for the Black Stallions 7s and 15s squads in April.

 

“As the Director of Nigerian Rugby, I want the best 7s and 15s players in the country putting that jersey on whenever it's available," 

 

Fasimoye said the federation has reassured all eligible players based home and abroad that the Technical department will work with the Black Stallions’ Technical crew to get the best representation for the country on the field.

 

The former national team player agreed that players’ morale can be dampened through questionable selection processes, he promised that the final team list will be solely based on current form and merit.

Selection of players for camp will begin in April as call up letters will go to the right players including our overseas based players.