Nigeria has been officially selected to host the 2025 Chovken African Regional Championship, as confirmed by Nura Kangiwa, Chairman of the African Region of the International Chovken Federation.
The announcement was made during a courtesy visit by the Nigeria Chovken Association to Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, in Abuja. The development was shared in a press release by Joessef Karim, media aide to Kangiwa.
Scheduled for late 2025, the tournament will feature teams from various African nations, including Egypt, Morocco, and Kenya, marking a major milestone for the growth of equestrian sports on the continent.
Chovken, a traditional sport similar to polo, is played by two teams of four horseback riders who use curved mallets to strike a small leather ball and score goals. Matches are typically divided into two 15-minute halves.
The sport recently gained global recognition after being inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, highlighting its cultural and historical significance.
Kangiwa noted that hosting the championship will not only bring international visibility to Nigeria but also stimulate local interest in equestrian and heritage sports.
Nigeria’s selection as host comes after an impressive performance at the 2024 International Chovken Championship in Azerbaijan, where the national team secured third place among 10 participating countries including Turkey, Germany, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.
The Nigerian delegation to Azerbaijan comprised key figures such as President Abdulkarim Jibril, Secretary Abba Kangiwa, Treasurer Muktar Adahama, Team Captain Colonel Yusuf Bello, and Abdulmalik Badamasi.
With preparations underway, the 2025 African Chovken Championship promises to be a landmark sporting and cultural event on the continent.
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