Ghana’s Ibrahim Yakubu is enjoying a historic start to the 2026 indoor season, announcing himself as one of Africa’s premier sprint hurdlers with record breaking performances in the 60m hurdles. At the Harvard Invitational, Yakubu delivered a statement series. He…
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Beyond the Finish Line: Star Mpama’s Mission to Empower Africa’s Next Generation of Champions
In a world where talent often outpaces opportunity, the Beyond the Finish Line initiative continues to rewrite the narrative one athlete, one story, and one dream at a time. Through the Athlete Impact Fund, this movement is giving young athletes…
Team Nigeria wraps up day one in Tokyo with moments of promise and power
Day one of the World Championships delivered a blend of near-misses and shining breakthroughs for Team Nigeria, setting the stage for an exciting campaign ahead. In the women’s events, Rosemary Chukwuma ran a composed 11.27s in the 100m, finishing 5th…
Onyekwere, Godfred and Comfort claim National Titles on Day 1 of Nigerian Championships
Day one of the 2025 Nigerian Athletics Championships in Lagos delivered a string of thrilling performances, with national champions retaining their titles, new stars emerging, and personal bests falling across various events. In the women’s Discus Throw, Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons stamped…
AFN sets stage for National Trials at Yabatech ahead of World Championships in Tokyo
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has officially invited athletes, coaches, and stakeholders from across the country to participate in the upcoming National Trials scheduled to hold from August 1st to 3rd, 2025. The trials, which will take place at…
Udodi and Fola continues solid 2025 season at ISTAF Berlin
World U20 champion Udodi Onwuzurike continued his consistent 2025 campaign at the ISTAF Berlin meet, clocking 10.22s to secure 3rd place in a stacked men’s 100m field. The race was won by Jamaica’s Ackeem Blake in 10.05s, while the rest…
AFN releases entry standards for 2025 World Athletics Championships Trials in Abeokuta
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.…
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…
Eric Chelle unveils provisional 31 Man Squad for Nigeria’s World Cup Qualifiers
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has unveiled his provisional 31 man…
