At the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF), Emmanuel Ojeli and Patience Okon-George delivered stunning performances to claim the 400m titles in the men’s and women’s categories respectively. Both athletes demonstrated consistency, speed, and experience across the rounds, affirming their dominance…
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Henry Okorie Re-elected as Athletes’ Representative
In a closely contested election held at Babcock University, Ogun State, Dr. Henry Okorie has been re-elected as the Athletes’ Representative (AR), securing a total of 151 votes. He emerged victorious over his competitors, Nicholas Imhoaperamhe and Patience Okon George,…
Favour Ofili shatters world record in 150m at Adidas Atlanta City Games
History was made at the Adidas Atlanta City Games as Nigeria’s Favour Ofili delivered a jaw dropping performance in the women’s 150m, smashing the world record with an astonishing time of 15.85 seconds (2.0 m/s). Ofili’s lightning fast run not…
Ezekiel Nathaniel shatters barriers with 47.90s in 400mH at Big 12 championships
Ezekiel Nathaniel has once again redefined excellence in Nigerian athletics. Competing at the Big 12 Championships, the dynamic hurdler blazed to a jaw dropping 47.90s in his season debut breaking his own Nigerian record for the fifth time in just…
Nathaniel and Ogazi blaze to 400m wins with world championship qualifiers
Ezekiel Nathaniel produced a sensational performance at the UCF Invitational in Florida, storming to victory in the men’s 400m with a new outdoor personal best of 44.75s. Nathaniel dominated the race, winning by almost a second and a half ahead…
Ofili Breaks 11s again, Chukwuma shines and Amusan hits season best
Favour Ofili showed up once again in spectacular fashion, clocking a brilliant 10.99s (+0.4) to win the women’s 100m at the LSU Alumni Gold meet in Baton Rouge. Her time not only secured her qualification for the World Athletics Championships…
Ofili and Amusan set for showdowns at Miami Grand Slam and Xiamen Diamond League
The sprinting world is in for an exciting ride as Favour Ofili and Tobi Amusan, two of Nigeria’s brightest track stars, are set to take part in highly anticipated events in May. Ofili will be competing in both the 100m…
Team Nigeria assembles elite squad for 2025 world relays in Guangzhou
With eyes firmly set on global glory, Nigeria has unveiled a formidable team for the 2025 World Relays set to hold in Guangzhou, China. The roster features a star studded lineup across the men’s, women’s, and mixed relays, emphasizing Nigeria’s…
Ajayi hits World Champs standard with 9.96s as Okon clocks 10.07s
Kanyinsola Ajayi has lit up the track at the prestigious Tom Jones Memorial in Florida, storming to a jaw dropping Personal Best (PB) of 9.96s (1.9m/s) to win the men’s 100m. Opening his 2025 season in emphatic fashion, Ajayi didn’t…
Tima Godbless clocks 22.55s to qualify for World Championships at Tom Jones Invitational
Nigeria’s rising sprint star, Tima Godbless, delivered a sentilenting performance at the Tom Jones Invitational in Florida, storming to a new collegiate best of 22.55s (-0.3) to win Heat 1 of the women’s 200m. In doing so, she officially punched…
Nonye Okorafor
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