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...
Nigeria star Tobi Amusan has been ranked as the fifth best female athlete for the year 2022 by the World Athletics. The reigning World, Commonwealth, and African champion is one of three Africans that make up the top ten of the newly released ranking; Gudaf Tsegay of Ethiopia and Faith Kipyegon of Kenya are the other two Africans. The World Athletics ranks the athletes with the...
Nigeria superstar and women's 100m hurdle champion, Tobi Amusan loses the quest to become the Female Athlete of the Year for 2022. American hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone defeated Amusan for the female prize while Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis claimed the men's award. McLaughlin-Levrone and Duplantis, both won the Rising Stars awards just four years ago, and they broke world records multiple times in their respective events...
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