Nigeria, May 1 -- Alhaji Nura Kangiwa, Chairman of the African Region of the International Chovken Federation (ICF), has confirmed that Nigeria has been selected to host the 2025 edition of the Chovken African Regional Championship.

This announcement was made public in Abuja on Thursday through a statement released by Kangiwa's media aide, Joesef Karim.

Kangiwa disclosed the development during a courtesy visit by executives of the Nigeria Chovken Association to the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Alhaji Shehu Dikko.

Chovken, an engaging equestrian team sport, is known for its fast-paced nature and similarities to polo. The game involves two teams of four players on horseback, competing to score by hitting a small leather ba...