Asaba 2018: I want to surpass Blessing Okagbare’s record, says athlete
Nigerian young sprinter Rosemary Chukwuma, said on Saturday that her aim was to win more medals for the country and surpass Blessing Okagbare’s record. She told the News Agency…
Deaf Eagles vows to retain trophy in West African Deaf Football tournament
The defending champions of 7th West Africa Deaf Football Tournament, Nigeria Deaf Football Association (NFDA) national team, on Friday vowed to defend its title in the next edition scheduled for…
Asaba 2018: Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka, Oluwatobiloba win gold medals
Enekwechi Chukwuebuka and Amusan Oluwatobiloba of Nigeria on Thursday won gold medals at different events at the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championship (ASAC) tagged Asaba 2018 in Asaba, Delta State….
Asaba 2018: Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka, Oluwatobiloba win gold medals
Enekwechi Chukwuebuka and Amusan Oluwatobiloba of Nigeria on Thursday won gold medals at different events at the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championship (ASAC) in Asaba, Delta. The News Agency of…
Immigration official explains delay of African athletes at Lagos airport
Some African athletes experienced delay at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, following their failure to make online payments for their visas on arrival, an official said. The News…
Asaba 2018: Ethiopians win 10,000m gold, silver medals
Jemal Mekonnen and Andamlak Berta of Ethiopia on Wednesday won the first medals of the 21st African Senior Athletics Championships (ASAC) tagged Asaba 2018, in Delta State. Mekonnen finished the…
Buhari, Okowa, Coe Preach African Unity At Asaba 2018
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa and the President of International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF), Lord Sebastian Coe have urged athletes participating in 21st…
Asaba 2018: I run to win, not to please fans – Okagbare
Africa’s female 200 metres record-holder Blessing Okagbare-Ighoteguonor says her career is not built on fans’ expectations, ahead of the CAA Senior Athletics Championships in Asaba tagged Asaba 2018. Okagbare-Ighoteguonor, who…
Swimming: Baker sets 100m backstroke world record at U.S. championships
Rio Olympics silver medalist Kathleen Baker set a world record in the women’s 100 meters backstroke at the U.S. championships on Saturday, clocking a time of 58.00 seconds in Irvine,…
Ongoing 9th Africa Arm Wrestling Championships: Nigeria wins 6 medals
July 28, 2018 Team Nigeria arm wrestlers have so far won six medals at the ongoing 9th Africa Arm Wrestling Championships holding in Accra, Ghana. The News Agency of Nigeria…