Over the weekend, Nigerian student athletes based in the United States delivered outstanding performances as the 2024/2025 indoor track and field season kicked off. From record breaking feats to personal bests, these athletes showcased their brilliance across collegiate and professional…
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Nigeria’s Sporting Momentum: Highlights Across Football, Basketball, Handball, and Track Events
Nigeria’s sports scene continues to thrive with notable achievements across various disciplines. In football, the Super Falcons made history despite a narrow 2-1 loss to France in a friendly, showcasing their readiness and setting high expectations for the 2025 Women’s…
Letsile Tebogo Makes History: First african to win world and track Athlete of the year honors
Letsile Tebogo’s outstanding 2024 season concluded with historic honors as he was crowned both the World Athlete of the Year and the Track Athlete of the Year, establishing himself as one of the most influential sprinters in athletics history. Tebogo’s…
Tobi Amusan inducted into UTEP Hall of Fame
Tobi Amusan, the celebrated Nigerian hurdler and reigning world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, continues to inspire with her story of fortitude, hard work, and faith. Recently inducted into the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Hall…
All eyes on Abuja Speed Grand Prix set to ignite the track.
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…
African record holder, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi inducted into Purdue’s Hall of Fame
Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, a standout shot put thrower, has solidified his place in Boilermaker history through his impressive athletic achievements, now enshrined alongside other Olympians at Purdue University. Enekwechi, who represented Nigeria at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Paris 2024 Olympics 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…
Team nigeria shines at paris 2024 paralympics: a spectacle of strength and triumph
Nigeria’s Paralympic athletes once again displayed their formidable talent and resilience at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, delivering exceptional performances across various disciplines. Led by powerlifters Folashade Oluwafemiayo and Bose Omolayo, Team Nigeria etched its name in the history books, setting…
Lima 2024: Gold and glory for Udeme Okon
South Africa has once again asserted its dominance in the men’s 400m on the world stage, as Udeme Okon claimed the coveted title at the World Championships. Following in the footsteps of his compatriot Lythe Pillay, who captured the gold…
Lima 2024: Kerrica Hill leads the pack in 100m Hurdles
Jamaica’s Kerrica Hill has established herself as the frontrunner in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Lima 2024 World Athletics Junior Championships. Hill’s remarkable time of 13.18 seconds in Heat 1 not only secured her spot in the semifinals but…
Nigeria’s Sporting Momentum: Highlights Across Football, Basketball, Handball, and Track Events
Nigeria’s sports scene continues to thrive with notable achievements across various disciplines. In football, the…
