One of the aspirants contesting to be the next president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Olukayode Thomas has made a bold promise that he would be reviving the culture of Road Races and Marathons in the country if elected. Thomas said looking at the Kenyans and Ethiopians who are
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AFN names Okagbare, 12 others for IAAF World Relays
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has released a provisional list of 13 female athletes to represent the country at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Relays. The competition is scheduled to hold between Saturday and Sunday in Nassau, Bahamas. Those picked for the 4×100 metres are Blessing Okagbare, Dominique
AFN’s All-Comers championship holds in Port Harcourt
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has concluded arrangements to host an All-Comers Event on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the High-Performance Center, Port Harcourt. It is the first official event on the 2017 calendar of the AFN. Head of Media and Communication for the AFN, Olukayode Thomas, said in a press
Lagos City Marathon: Finishers urged to come for medals
The General Manager for the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Yusuf Alli, has expressed gratitude to Lagosians for their support in making the 2017 Lagos City Marathon a huge success and urged finishers to come for their medals. Alli commended Lagos residents for turning out in their numbers not just to
Lagos City Marathon organisers set for press conference
A press conference to herald the 2017 Lagos City Marathon will hold on Friday, February 10, 2017 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, organisers have said. According to Olukayode Thomas, the Head Communications and Media for the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Friday’s press briefing will among other
Ambode secures prize money for Lagos City Marathon
Winners at the February 11, 2017 Lagos City Marathon are guaranteed payment of their prize immediately they complete the race, according to Project Consultant Bukola Olopade. The Project Consultant also revealed that all physically challenged runners participating in the second edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon will get appearance
Yussuf Alli gives update on road closure for Lagos City Marathon
Olumide Oyedeji praises Ambode for backing athletics over football
A special visitor came calling at the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Office, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere on Tuesday; it was the nation’s basketball legend, Olumide Oyedeji. The former NBA star came to thank the Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, for supporting road races and marathons ahead of football. Oyedeji does
