Tag: Athletics

Sprint Legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Retires After 18 Years of Record-Breaking Glory

Jamaican sprinting icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has officially announced her retirement, bringing an…

Ezekiel Nathaniel Smashes Nigerian Record with 47.11s in Tokyo 2025 World Championships 400m Hurdles Final

Nigeria’s track and field scene witnessed another historic moment on Friday as…

Team Nigeria Depart for 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo with Full Backing of National Sports Commission

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has pledged dedicated support for Team Nigeria…

AFN Responds to Reports of Favour Ofili’s Switch to Turkey: “Sad, Disheartening and Painful”

In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by AFN President Chief…

Abeokuta Gears Up for 2025 African U-18 & U-20 Athletics Championships

With the final preparations underway, all roads lead to Abeokuta, where the…

Tobi Amusan Set for 100m Hurdles Showdown at Rabat Diamond League

Having also placed 4th in the second Diamond League stop in Shanghai…

Nigeria Withdraws from 2025 World Relays Over China Visa Delays

The AFN placed the blame squarely on the Chinese visa process for…

Tobi Amusan Eyes Redemption at Shanghai Diamond League After Fourth-Place Season Opener

Tobi Amusan opened her season in Xiamen with a fourth-place finish, clocking…

2505 Athletes across 155 Secondary Schools set to battle for honours at MTN CHAMPS Lagos

“MTN CHAMPS is a platform that continues to grow, inspire, and transform…

Farewell to the ‘Quiet Force’: Usain Bolt’s Father Passes Away at 68

A humble man, Wellesley wasn’t there in person to witness Usain Bolt…