Athletics

Chukwuma, Ofili, Abba battle to succeed Okagbare as Nigeria’s first NCAA 60m indoor queen in13 years

Former African Youth and U20 double sprint champion, Rosemary Chukwuma will lead the Nigerian trio of herself, Favour Ofili and…

AFN confirms new March 18 date for postponed National Cross Country race

Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, has confirmed Saturday March 18 as the new date for the postponed National Cross Country…

Paris 2024 Olympics: ANOCA wants Russian, Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals

The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) says it supports the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in…

Ashe to lead five Auburn Tigers to NCAA Division 1 Indoor Championships

Nigeria’s Favour Ashe will lead five Auburn University track and field athletes, including four men and one woman, competing in…

Ofili, Adeleke listed among 10 stars to watchout for in New Mexico

Nigeria and LSU’s Favour Ofili and Irish-Nigerian, Rhasidat Adeleke of Texas University are among 10 women on the Bowerman Pre-NCAA…

Amusan’s many firsts on the track after Laureus awards nomination

Tobi Amusan on Monday became the first Nigerian sportsperson to be nominated for a Laureus Sports Awards after the sprint…

Osheku hails Sports Minister, Sponsors for enabling historic Cross Country race in Jos

Respected athletics coach and coordinator of the first National Cross Country race held last Saturday in Jos, chief Tony Osheku…

Cross Country Race: Winners To Share N2m Prize Money

Winners of Saturday’s National Cross Country race billed for Jos will share a total prize purse of over N2m, organisers…

Winners to Share over N2m Prize Money as National Cross Country Race Holds Saturday in Jos

Winners at Saturday’s National Cross Country race holding in the cold city of Jos will share from a total prize…

Top distance running coach hails Sports Minister, Dare on Cross Country race

High Altitude Athletics club coach, Stephen Nuhu says distance runners in Nigeria will forever be grateful to chief Sunday Dare,…