The maiden edition of the Abuja International Marathon, the only full marathon authorised by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), is set to hold on April 29, 2023, as announced by race organisers Unicentral Resources Generation Limited. The marathon was postponed from its initial date of December 17, 2022, due to security threats issued by the American Embassy and other foreign embassies in Nigeria last October...
Kenya's Edwin Kibet Koech extended East Africa's dominance in the long-distance event as he emerged victorious at the 8th edition of the Gold-Label Access Bank Lagos City Marathon that took place on Saturday. https://twitter.com/lagosmarathon/status/1621788969934389250?t=lmh3X3UJGdWYteqMxM64KA&s=19 The 39-year-old was the first athlete to cross the finish line, shocking race favourites like Ethiopia’s Hayla Bazu Worku, who is one of the fastest runners in the world, to win the...
With the Gold-Label Access Bank Lagos City Marathon coming up in just over a week, the organisers of the event commenced the training of indigenes that have been chosen to serve as volunteers, with the aim of ensuring a productive and successful race. The head of volunteer services for the marathon and also the Chief Operating Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, the organisers of the...
The organisers of the Gold-Label Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Nilayo Sports Management Limited, have expressed readiness for any oddities attached to the host city, Lagos, as they countdown to the competition billed for February 4. The Managing Director of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Hon. Bukola Olopade, revealed earlier this week that his team led by the company's General Manager, Yusuf Ali, is ready for any...
2022 was a memorable year for sports in Africa, as athletes and teams broke records and set new standards that ensured the reputation of the continent's stars continues to grow and receive credit globally. As we prepare for a new year, Afrosport compiles some of the most notable moments of the year. Morocco break Africa's World Cup jinx Ever since Africa began having representatives at the...
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