Tag: fitness
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Kenya’s Kering Kipchumba wins 2026 Lagos City Marathon
By Editor Kenya’s Ezra Kering Kipchumba Kering won the 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon held on Saturday, 14 February 2026. Kering crossed the Valentine’s Day finish line at Eko Atlantic City in a time of 2:11:55, clinching the $50,000 top prize in one of Africa’s biggest road races. The 40-year-old Kering,…
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Niger Delta Games: States in final stages of athletes’ selection
By our reporter Niger Delta states are at the final stage of their preparations for the 2nd Niger Delta Games as they get set to move into camp ahead of their travel to Benin for the Games. From Port Harcourt to Yenagoa and to Calabar up to Akure, Owerri, Umuahia, Asaba and Benin, athletes and…
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David Olowookere eyes Olympic, World Athletics impact
By Editor Nigerian 400 metres hurdler David Tayo Olowookere has declared his ambition to compete at the Olympic Games and major World Athletics championships, as he continues his rise among elite global hurdlers. The indigene of Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, who spoke in a telephone interview with Sportspro News, expressed…
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Lagos City Marathon: Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road is the new route for 2026
By Editor The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is entering a new era as organisers unveil a brand-new race route for the 11th edition, scheduled for Saturday, 14 February 2026. In a first for the 42km marathon, the race will now start at the ORCA Mall on Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, sweep through sections…
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Nigeria vs Mozambique: Super Eagles target 18th AFCON quarter-final berth
By Editor Nigeria’s Super Eagles are confident of reaching the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for the 18th time when they engage Mozambique in Monday night’s Round of 16 game at the Complexe Sportif de Fès. The Super Eagles have the record of most medals in the 69-year-old flagship football tournament of the…
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Govt fulfils housing, land pledges to Super Eagles for 2023 AFCON medal
By Agency Report The Federal Government has fulfilled its housing and land pledges to Super Eagles players for their runner-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had confirmed that players received certificates for the allocated plots of land and housing units promised by President Bola…
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Scrabblemania 3.0: Jimoh’s dominance, plus Monrovia’s rise to Africa 2026
Scrabblemania 3.0 in Sinkor, Monrovia didn’t just crown a new champion but it also delivered a statement. A statement about rising talent, growing ambition, and a city preparing to become the centre of African Scrabble. At the heart of it all was Nigeria’s Abdulmumin Jimoh, whose near-flawless performance set the tone for a championship defined…
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Okolie open to boxing Itauma in final eliminator for WBC heavyweight world title
The WBC have mandated a final eliminator for their heavyweight world championship between Lawrence Okolie and Moses Itauma; Both fighters have other bouts scheduled, with Okolie boxing in Nigeria later this month and Itauma fighting Jermaine Franklin on January 24 in Manchester Lawrence Okolie is open to boxing Moses Itauma in a clash that would…
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2026 World Cup Playoffs: Goalkeeper Okoye returns to Super Eagles
Captain William Ekong, ace forward Victor Osimhen, recalled goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, and defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey have been included in Nigeria’s 24-man list for next week’s 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-off Tournament in Rabat, Morocco. Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle has also included 89-cap midfielder Alex Iwobi, exciting young defender Benjamin…
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2026 WAFCON: Falcons will give all against Benin – Madugu
Coach Justine Madugu has affirmed that champions Nigeria expect a tough game against the Amazons of Bénin Republic in Abeokuta on Tuesday and will take nothing for granted against their less-fancied neighbours to the west. The 10-time champions are in control of the fixture after a 2-0 win in the first leg away from home,…
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