The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has officially unveiled the qualifying standards for the 2025 World Athletics Championships Trials, set to take place from July 31 to August 2 at the MKO Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta. These standards will…
Ezekiel Nathaniel makes history as Bowerman Finalist
Ezekiel Nathaniel has etched his name into the annals of collegiate athletics history, becoming the second Nigerian athlete and first Baylor Bear ever to be named a finalist for The Bowerman the most prestigious award in collegiate track and field.…
Coach Eric Chelle names 35 man provisional squad for CHAN 2025
Super Eagles B head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a 35 man provisional list for Nigeria’s campaign at the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN), scheduled to be hosted jointly by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda next month. The squad features a…
Favour Ashe clocks 10.14s in fierce 100m at Meeting Stanislas
Nigerian sprint star Favour Ashe returned to the track on July 4th, competing in a high profile men’s 100m final at the Meeting Stanislas in France. Facing a strong field, Ashe clocked 10.14s (+1.2 m/s) to finish 5th overall, in…
Team Nigeria finalizes squad as AFN trials wrap up in Sagamu ahead of 2025 CAA U-18/U-20 Championships
With the 2025 CAA U-18/U-20 African Championships fast approaching, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has stepped up preparations by initiating a special dietary plan for Team Nigeria, aimed at optimizing the performance of the young athletes. Following the conclusion…
Nigeria Tennis Federation unveils 2025 National Tournament schedule for able-bodied and wheelchair players
The Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) has officially released its schedule for the 2025 National Tennis Tournaments, set to run from July through August. In a letter signed by the NTF Secretary General, Shammah Makpa, the federation announced that the tournaments…
Esther Kolawole gears up for busy International wrestling season ahead of World Championships
Paris 2024 Olympian and reigning African champion, Esther Kolawole, is set to feature at the prestigious Spanish Wrestling Grand Prix, taking place from July 4th to 7th, 2025. The Nigerian wrestling sensation, who competes in the 62kg weight class, will…
Gafar Badmus blazes to 45.78s for U20 title as the Nigerian 400m prodigy continues meteoric rise
Gafar Badmus is Nigeria’s new 400m sensation, and his recent string of performances proves he’s on the rise. At the National U20 Championships, Badmus lit up the track with a commanding 45.78s to claim the junior title, showing maturity and…
Windy PB for Ofili, Season Bests for Rosemary & Egwero at ATX Sprint Classic
It was a day to remember at the ATX Sprint Classic in Texas, led by World Record holder and the Olympic 200m finalist, Favour Ofili who is in sizzling form, clocking a Personal Best of 10.87s (1.9m/s) in her heat,…
Amusan, Ajayi & Okon set for key test ahead of World Championships
Nigeria’s track queen, Tobi Amusan, is set to return to the spotlight on Tuesday, June 25, at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic, where she will compete in the women’s 100m hurdles. The reigning World Record holder, who…