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Kenya’s Emmanuel Naibei wins Abuja International Marathon

Kenya’s Emmanuel Naibei wins Abuja International Marathon

Kenya's long-distance runner Emmanuel Naibei has won the inaugural Abuja International Marathon on Saturday morning, to take home the grand prize of $55,000. The 42km event kicked off at 6.30am (WAT) at the FCT's City Gate and Naibei clinched the honour after crossing the finish line at the Eagle Square ahead of other participants. https://twitter.com/AfroSportTV/status/1652236044366905344?t=9rKJc9RKTbsdTVTgFtlf6g&s=19 The Kenyan, who ran the fastest time recorded at any first...

Abuja International Marathon: All you need to know about the 42km route

Abuja International Marathon: How to watch in Nigeria and anywhere in the world

The maiden edition of the Abuja International Marathon will take place in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Saturday, April 29. 32 foreign athletes dominated by Kenyans have registered to compete in the 42km full marathon alongside Nigerians who will be led by long-distance couple, Emmanuel Gyan and Deborah Pam. Abuja Marathon will feature 5km for students, 10km for families and the marathon with the start...

Abuja International Marathon: All you need to know about the 42km route

Abuja International Marathon: All you need to know about the 42km route

In less than five days, the highly-anticipated Abuja International Marathon takes off and it will be broadcast live across Nigeria and the world by Afrosport TV. The 42-kilometre event will see elite athletes from all over the world gather in the Nigeria capital city of Abuja while residents of the vibrant city will participate in the 5km run to promote fitness and well-being. The route of...