Kayinsola Ajayi Storms to 100m Victory at London DSaturday, July 18, 2026
Nigerian sprint sensation Kayinsola Ajayi delivered another outstanding performance on Saturday, claiming victory in the men 39;s 100 metres at the London Diamond League with a blistering time of 9.84 seconds. The 21-year-old sprinter produced a powerful finish to defeat Jamaica 39;s reigning w ...
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Tobi Amusan Qualifies For 2026 Diamond League FinalThursday, July 16, 2026
Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan has officially earned her place in the 2026 Wanda Diamond League Final after delivering a series of strong performances throughout the season. The former world champion secured qualification with 28 points from five Diamond League meetings, putting her among th ... |
Japan Donates Badminton Equipment To Boost Nigeria's Grassroots DevelopmentFriday, July 10, 2026
Nigeria 39;s badminton development has received a significant boost after the Badminton Association of Japan donated sporting equipment to support player development across the country. The initiative is expected to strengthen grassroots programmes while providing additional resources for elite ... |
US Court Jails Nigerian Athlete Godson Oghenebrume for 27 MonthsWednesday, July 1, 2026
Nigerian sprinter Godson Oghenebrume has been sentenced to 27 months in a United States federal prison after pleading guilty to unlawfully possessing a firearm while living in the country on a student visa. The sentence was handed down by U.S. Chief Judge Shelly Dick in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Fo ... |
Paris Diamond League: Tobi Amusan Claims 100m Hurdles TitleMonday, June 29, 2026
Nigeria 39;s sprint hurdling star Tobi Amusan continued her impressive run of form by claiming victory in the women 39;s 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League, reinforcing her status as one of the favourites for the major championships later this year. The world record holder crossed the fin ... |
Temitope Adeshina Reaches Bowerman Award Semi-FinalsSaturday, June 27, 2026
Nigerian high jumper Temitope Adeshina has moved a step closer to claiming one of the biggest honours in American collegiate athletics after being selected among the 10 women 39;s semi-finalists for the prestigious Bowerman Award. The recognition follows an exceptional season for the Texas Tech ... |
Lagos Schools Clean Up at Ecobank National Chess Championship FinalsMonday, June 22, 2026
Platform Schools, Ipaja, has taken the top spot at the 2026 Ecobank National Schools Team Chess Championship, securing the secondary school crown. The Lagos-based institution locked down 16 points to finish first, earning a ?2.5 million grand prize in a massive nationwide tournament that featured ... |
Ajayi, Ogazi Shine as Nigerians Dominate NCAA ChampionshipsSunday, June 14, 2026
Nigerian sprinters Kayinsola Ajayi and Samuel Ogazi delivered outstanding performances to claim titles at the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Ajayi, representing Auburn University, stormed to victory in the men rsquo;s 100m final with a blistering 9.72 sec ... |
Prosper Nnamdi Wins Historic NCAA Javelin Title for NigeriaSaturday, June 13, 2026
Young Nigerian athlete Prosper Nnamdi has etched his name into the history books after becoming the first Nigerian male competitor to win the NCAA men rsquo;s javelin title, delivering a standout performance at the championships held in Eugene, Oregon. Nnamdi dominated the competition from the ou ... |
Tobi Amusan dominates 100m hurdles, wins gold in 12.72sSunday, June 7, 2026
Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan has delivered another impressive performance, setting a new meet record after winning the women rsquo;s 100m hurdles title at the New Taipei Athletics Open in Taiwan on Saturday. The former world champion clocked a time of 12.72 seconds to claim first place in ... |
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