Veteran Nigerian table tennis icon, Quadri Aruna, made a bold statement at the ITTF World Cup Macao 2025 by opening his campaign with a solid 3-1 victory over Abdel-Kader Salifou. Aruna, ranked 20th in the world and second in Africa,…
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Ella Onojuwevwo opens outdoor season with stunning 51.01s
Nigerian quarter miler Ella Onojuwevwo put on an impressive display at the LSU Battle on the Bayou, clocking a season’s best of 51.01s in the women’s 400m to finish second overall. In a tightly contested race, she trailed only Madison…
Rosemary Chukwuma Begins Outdoor Season with a Windy 11.08s
Nigerian sprint sensation Rosemary Chukwuma opened her outdoor campaign in style at the LSU Battle on the Bayou, storming to victory in the women’s 100m with a time of 11.08s (+5.6). Despite the strong tailwind, her performance signaled a strong…
Akani Simbine wins first individual global medal after years of near misses
South African sprint star Akani Simbine has finally broken his long standing medal drought, securing bronze in the 60m final at the 2025 World Indoor Championships in Nanjing. The seasoned sprinter clocked 6.54 seconds, earning his first ever individual world…
Afrobasket Qualifiers: D’Tigers secure ticket to Angola
Nigeria’s D’Tigers have etched their names in history with a stunning turnaround in the final phase of the 2025 Afrobasket qualifiers. After a disappointing first round, where they lost all three games, doubts loomed over their chances of making it…
Nigerian Athletes Shine in Early Indoor Season Performances
The 2025 indoor athletics season is off to an electrifying start, with Nigerian athletes showcasing remarkable performance across various competitions. At the Nevada Invitational, Joshua, the African Under-20 record holder, stormed to victory in the 60m dash with a scintillating…
Adekalu Fakorede: A rising sprinting star at Mississippi state university
In a sport where milliseconds determine greatness, Adekalu Fakorede, a Nigerian freshman, is quickly making his mark in the collegiate track and field scene. Representing Mississippi State University, Fakorede has not only showcased his talent but also set the stage…
Nigerian Collegiate Athletes Shine Across U.S. Indoor Meets Nigerian athletes continue to make remarkable strides in collegiate athletics, with remarkable performances across multiple events during this season’s U.S. indoor track and field meets. At the McFerrin 12 Degree Invite, the…
AFRICAN U-20 RECORD!!! 🔥
Joshua Caleb 🇳🇬 clocking an incredible 6.57s at the Nevada Silver & Blue Invitational, smashing the African U-20 Record of 6.58s set by Ibrahim Meite in 1994! His electrifying run not only crowned him as Africa’s fastest U-20 sprinter over…
Nigerian Sprint Sensation Samuel Ogazi Signs Historic NIL Deal with Adidas
Samuel Ogazi, the 18 year old Nigerian sprint sensation, has secured a groundbreaking NIL deal with global sportswear giant Adidas. A sophomore at the University of Alabama, Ogazi’s meteoric rise in the track and field world has been nothing short…
