The stage is set for the Abuja Speed Grand Prix, an athletic event sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and recognized by World Athletics. Scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Training Athletics Track…
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CAF Disciplinary Board Awards Nigeria Three Points, Slams Libya with $50,000 Fine
The CAF Disciplinary Board has ruled in favor of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, awarding them a 3-0 victory and three points following the controversial encounter against Libya. The ruling comes in the wake of what CAF deemed “cruelty” towards Nigeria’s team,…
Super Falcons intensify preparations ahead of international friendly against Algeria
T The Super Falcons of Nigeria held a full training session as they geared up for their international friendly match against Algeria scheduled for Friday. The team, known for their resilience and tactical ability, focused on refining their strategies and…
FSO challenge 2024: Empowering Nigeria’s athletics with global ambitions
The FSO Athletics Challenge, powered by the Femi Seun Ogunode Foundation, is set to take center stage on October 11, 2024, at the prestigious MKO Abiola International Stadium in Abuja. This highly anticipated event is designed to bring together some…
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles gearing up for another victory
Nigeria’s head coach, Austin Eguavoen, has made one tactical adjustment to his starting XI for this afternoon’s clash against Rwanda. The Super Eagles will see Dele Bashiru step into the lineup, replacing Alex Iwobi, as they aim to maintain their…
Nigeria’s U20 Athletics Contingent Primed for Glory at World Championships in Lima
The Nigerian Athletics Federation has announced its 18-member team for the upcoming World U20 Championships, scheduled to take place in Lima, Peru, from August 27-31. Comprising eight male and ten female athletes, the team will compete in a range of…
4 Nigerian teenagers competing in Athletics at the Olympics
Samuel Ogazi: Nigeria’s Rising Olympic Star Samuel Ogazi is making waves in the athletic scene as he prepares to represent Nigeria at the Olympics. This talented young athlete has had an impressive season, with notable wins in the 400m events…
2023 National trials beckons as Nigerians seeks more qualifications to the World Championships
The national trials for 2023 will take place in the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium in Benin City for the second time in a row. Last year trials was a class act littered with outstanding performances from various disciplines which saw Favour…
AISP team donates token to fastest students in Mayflower Private School
The 3rd edition of the Athletics In School Program (AISP) took place at the prestigious Mayflower Private School in Ikenne, Ogun state on Thursday, March 7th, 2019. Interestingly, the AISP team brought a twist to the running of the program…
TEGA ODELE: FROM BENIN TO BEIJING TO BRAZZAVILLE TO RIO
Tega Odele is the National Sports Festival Champion over the 200m . He was a bronze medalist at The 2015 All-African Games and he is also the 2015 National Champion in the 200m. Tega Odele chats exclusively with ‘Athletic Heat’…