African Championships: Team Nigeria finishes strong with women’s 4x400m gold
The victory capped a strong championship for Team Nigeria, whose biggest successes came largely in relay events.
The victory capped a strong championship for Team Nigeria, whose biggest successes came largely in relay events.
The championships, which began on 10 May in Ismailia, Egypt, officially ended on 17 May, with Team Nigeria expected back ...
The Nigerian women’s quartet of Rosemary Nwankwo, Jennifer Chukwuka Obi, Rosemary Chukwuma and Miracle Ezechukwu delivered a record-breaking performance to ...
The quartet of Ezekiel Asuquo, Toheebat Jimoh, Victor Sampson and Patience Okon-George combined to finish in 3:16.44, ahead of Botswana ...
Nigeria’s first medals came in the women’s discus final, where Divine Oladipo and Obiageri Amaechi finished on the podium.
Enekwechi’s withdrawal represents a significant setback for Team Nigeria, particularly in the field events, where the country was already facing ...
In a highly competitive race, the team of Samson Nathaniel, Taiwo Kudoro, Chidi Okezie and Patience Okon-George clocked a season’s ...
In a highly competitive race, the team of Samson Nathaniel, Taiwo Kudoro, Chidi Okezie and Patience Okon-George clocked a season’s ...
The team of Favour Ashe, Jennifer Chukwuka-Obi, Chidera Ezeakor and Maria Thompson clocked 40.24 seconds, setting a new African record.
A total of 24 athletes will represent Nigeria at the championships, with the team comprising a mix of experienced performers ...
AFN Technical Director, Gabriel Okon, expressed confidence, stressing synergy between home-based and overseas athletes as vital for success
The qualification is particularly significant as the World Relays will be staged on African soil for the first time.
Mr Olopade said a training base in Aberdeen would enhance coordination and reduce travel-related challenges for Team Nigeria.
The delegation features five athletes who have distinguished themselves through discipline, dedication and strong performances on the domestic and continental ...
Team Nigeria finished 8th on overall standings while securing Africa’s second best placement
Team Nigeria Medal haul is even expected to further swell when the country's Para athletes also begin their competitions in ...
The team, comprising Nigeria’s finest para-powerlifters, will represent the nation with determination and pride
The announcement came during Day 2 of the championship, on Thursday,
Her impressive weight lift of 167kg capped off Nigeria's outing marked by a total of two gold, three silver, and ...
Nigeria's overall tally of five medals include one gold, two silver, and two bronze medals.
Onyinyechi smashed her own World Record with a breathtaking weight lift of 147kg to win the gold on Friday.
Nworgu's remarkable performance on Wednesday saw her set two new Paralympic Records in her last two attempts, lifting an impressive ...
Bolaji Monday morning defeated her Ukrainian opponent, Oksana Kozyna, in straight sets 2-0 (21-9, 21-9)
Her impressive performance has earned her a spot in the bronze medal match, where she will face Ukraine's Oksana Kozyna ...
The Nigerian badminton star will face Chinese opponent Xiao Zuxian in the semifinals today
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