Athletics

Nigeria Storms to African Record, Edges Closer to World Relays Qualification in Mixed 4x100m

Nigeria delivered a spirited performance, setting a new African Record in the mixed 4x100m relay and strengthening its qualification push…

Baseless Attacks on NSC, AFN Threaten Nigeria’s Relay Dreams

LAt a time when Nigerian athletics is striving for global relevance, a wave of uninformed and, in many quarters, deliberate…

Team Nigeria Targets World Relay Qualification as Okon, Athletes Express Strong Confidence Ahead of Lefika Relays

Team Nigeria departed Lagos on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, for the Lefika International Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, as the country…

Team Nigeria Departs for Lefika Relays, Eyes World Championship Qualifications

Team Nigeria will depart on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, for the Lefika International Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, as the country…

Setting the record straight: AFN responds to inaccurate reports on the commonwealth games national camp, Asaba

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is committed to transparency, athlete welfare, and the integrity of Nigerian athletics. In that…

3rd National Para Games Set to Light up Abuja

...as Over 3,000 Athletes Compete in Nigeria’s Biggest Para Sports Event The stage is set for the 3rd National Para…

Invited Diaspora Athletes to compete at the 2026 National Intermediate Games in Lagos as 38th State

The National Sports Commission, NSC, has announced that the "Invited Diaspora Athletes" ( IDA ), will make its debut at…

NSC Congratulates Eniola Bolaji, Badminton Federation as Nigeria Produces World Number One

The National Sports Commission has congratulated Nigeria’s para-badminton star, Eniola Mariam Bolaji, for achieving the historic feat of becoming the…

Two Days to Go: Afrobeats Star Shoday Set to Light Up Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2026 Post Race Party

With just two days to the 2026 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, excitement has reached fever pitch as award-winning music…

3 Days to Go: Who Will Rise to Break Nyango’s Nigerian Record at Access Bank Lagos City Marathon?

With just three days to the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, a familiar question is back on the streets and…