Nigeria Sole Flagbearer Enekwechi Finishes Last as Walsh Sets New Mark at World Indoor Championships
Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi delivered a determined performance at the World Athletics Indoor Championships 2026, finishing 11th in the men’s shot put final with a best throw of 20.04m. READ ALSO: Progressive Professional Boxing Association Inaugurates New Exco in Lagos, Unveils Boxer Welfare Agenda Competing as the country’s sole representative at the championships in Toruń, Poland, Enekwechi showed resilience on the global...
Progressive Professional Boxing Association Inaugurates New Exco in Lagos, Unveils Boxer Welfare Agenda
The Progressive Professional Boxers Association (PPBA) has officially inaugurated its newly elected executive committee, with a renewed commitment to improving the welfare and career sustainability of Nigerian boxers. READ ALSO: Joshua Caleb & Daniel Atinaya Shine at LSU Open The inauguration ceremony was held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Police College, Ikeja, Lagos, drawing stakeholders from the boxing community...
Joshua Caleb & Daniel Atinaya Shine at LSU Open
Nigerian sprinter Joshua Caleb made an explosive outdoor debut, storming to victory in Heat 1 of the men’s 200m at the LSU Open with a time of 20.44 seconds (+3.6 m/s). Representing LSU, Caleb showcased blistering speed and composure to dominate his heat, sending an early statement as he begins his outdoor campaign. Although wind-assisted, the performance highlights his sharp form...
Anthony Joshua Defies Russia’s Bombs To Attend Usyk’s Boxing Event In Ukraine
Nigerian-born former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua has taken a bold step to attend an event organised by one of his rivals, Oleksandr Usyk in Ukraine, despite bombs still raining from Russia. READ ALSO: Tobi Amusan Opens 2026 Season with Strong Showing at Velocity Fest Sports247 reports that, although ‘AJ’ is still recovering from the agony of losing...
Tobi Amusan Opens 2026 Season with Strong Showing at Velocity Fest
World 100m hurdles champion and record holder Tobi Amusan made a solid return to action, finishing second in her season opener at the Velocity Fest in Jamaica. READ ALSO: Surprise Babalola Continues Rise with Blazing Start to Outdoor Season Competing over the 200m, Amusan clocked 23.25 seconds to place behind Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah, who powered to victory in 22.61 seconds....
Surprise Babalola Continues Rise with Blazing Start to Outdoor Season
Nigerian sprinter Surprise Babalola is living up to his name once again, delivering another eye-catching performance to kick off his outdoor campaign at the Louisiana Classic. READ ALSO: Adaobi Tabugbo Sets Nigerian Lead with Blazing Hurdles Victory Fresh off an impressive indoor season, the 22-year-old powered through challenging conditions to clock 10.28 seconds (+3.4 m/s) in Heat 1 of the men’s...
Adaobi Tabugbo Sets Nigerian Lead with Blazing Hurdles Victory
Nigerian hurdler Adaobi Tabugbo delivered a standout performance at the UCF Black and Gold Invitational, storming to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles with a time of 13.07 seconds (+1.8 m/s). READ ALSO: Chidinma Agu Impresses in 400m Opener at Yellow Jacket Invitational The American-born athlete’s run not only secured the win but also established a season best and Nigerian lead,...
Chidinma Agu Impresses in 400m Opener at Yellow Jacket Invitational
Nigerian quarter-miler Chidinma Agu delivered a composed performance to begin her outdoor season, clocking 53.25 seconds to finish fourth in the women’s 400m at the Yellow Jacket Invitational. READ ALSO: Otega Oweh Makes History In USA’s NCAA Basketball League With Buzzer Beating Heroics Agu showed strong race execution over the one-lap event, maintaining her rhythm and composure in a competitive field....
Otega Oweh Makes History In USA’s NCAA Basketball League With Buzzer Beating Heroics
Kentucky University point guard, Ortega Oweh made history with a buzzer-beating point that helped his side into overtime and eventually snatched a close win in the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) basketball league. READ ALSO: Igando Comes Alive On Sunday, As 8th Prince Gas Cup Final Holds At Sansan Field Sports247 reports that Oweh’s name was on all mouths at the...
Igando Comes Alive On Sunday, As 8th Prince Gas Cup Final Holds At Sansan Field
All roads will on Sunday lead to Sansan Field, Igando, Lagos for the final of this year’s Prince Gas Football Competition, with trophies in two age categories at stake, Sports247 reports. The competition, which is fondly called Ramadan Cup, because it normally holds during the Muslim fasting period, has held the pitch spellbound on a daily basis for a whole...
