By Aderonke Ojo
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen player development and ensure Nigerian rugby athletes are physically prepared for league competition and international engagements, the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has renewed its partnership with Cross-Fit Lagos Gymnasium.
The one-year partnership renewal is designed to provide mutual benefits for both organizations, creating a platform for Nigerian players—both home-based and foreign-based—to access world-class strength and conditioning support during national team camps and training windows. Cross-Fit Lagos, in turn, aims to deepen its relationship with the NRFF while leveraging the goodwill associated with the federation.
Speaking on the development, NRFF President Dr. Ademola Are described the partnership as a significant boost for Nigeria’s national teams.
“This is a wonderful development, especially for all our national team players when they are in camp, and we look forward to consolidating on this partnership,” he said.
Cross-Fit Lagos will offer a comprehensive strength and conditioning program for Nigeria’s national rugby teams, along with individualized consulting services for players.
Owner of Cross-Fit Lagos, Mr. Isaac Amadi, expressed enthusiasm about the renewed relationship:
“We are glad to partner with the Nigerian Rugby Football Federation for their strength and conditioning training. We are committed to providing the best of our coaching expertise and facilities to support the Black Stallions’ fitness goals over the next two years, with the possibility of extending the partnership. We are also open to joining the team in camp if needed—as the Black Stallions say, One Team, One Dream.”
The renewed partnership marks another step forward in the NRFF’s mission to build stronger, fitter, and more competitive national teams.