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Justice for Favour Ofili as committee recommends N8 Million compensation for Paris Olympic games omission
The Investigative Committee, established by former Minister of Sports Development Senator John Enoh, has called for compensation for Nigerian athlete…
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Favour Ofili, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, and Rosemary Chukwuma shine as Nigeria’s top Athletes in 2024
Despite a challenging year for Nigerian athletics, three athletes – Favour Ofili, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, and Rosemary Chukwuma – have given…
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Top 10 Olympians of the 21st Century
Olympic athletes have long been celebrated as the epitome of human achievement and excellence in sports. Their performances on the…
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Diamond League: Chukwuebuka Enekwechi solidifies status as Nigeria’s standout athlete of 2024
Chukwuebuka Enekwechi has solidified his status as Nigeria’s standout athlete of 2024, capping off an exceptional season with a commendable…
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Ese Brume set for Diamond League return in Rome, while Tobi Amusan misses out
Nigeria’s long jump sensation Ese Brume is gearing up for a return to the big stage at the Rome Diamond…
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Letsile Tebogo eyes fastest man in the world record
Letsile Tebogo, the newly crowned Olympic 200m champion, is aiming to surpass Usain Bolt’s legendary 200m world record, which has…
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Tobi Amusan’s return date revealed following Paris 2024 Olympics disappointment
Nigeria’s hurdling queen, Tobi Amusan, has announced her possible return date following her disappointment at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.…
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‘We have tolerated her’ – AFN lists the sins of Favour Ofili following Olympic games outburst
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has responded to Favour Ofili’s complaints and behaviour following her disappointing performance at the…
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Nigeria’s first Olympic gold-medalist Chioma Ajunwa says athletes don’t get enough support
Nigerian track and field legend Chioma Ajunwa has shed light on the challenges faced by athletes in Nigeria, revealing that…
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Favour Ofili vows to come back stronger after Olympic setback
Nigeria’s sprinter Favour Ofili has expressed her determination to return stronger following a challenging Olympic Games in Paris. Ofili faced…
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21-year-old Nigerian athlete Dubem Amene retires after Paris 2024 Olympics
American-born Nigerian champion Dubem Amene has announced his retirement from athletics at the age of 21, following the disqualification of…
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Masai Russell claims Gold in Women’s 100m Hurdles at Paris 2024
In a dramatic final of the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Masai Russell of the United States…
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Tobi Amusan: Nigeria faces medal drought at Paris 2024 Olympics
As the Paris 2024 Olympics approach its final stretch, Nigeria’s hopes of securing a medal have dimmed following a…
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Noah Lyles reflects on Olympic 200m defeat, congratulates rivals
In a surprising twist at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Noah Lyles, the reigning American 200m champion, fell short in the…
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Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo stuns with Olympic Gold in Men’s 200m at Paris 2024
Letsile Tebogo of Botswana delivered a historic performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, clinching the gold medal in the men’s…
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Team Nigeria finishes 6th in Women’s 4x100m Relay Heat at Paris Olympics
Nigeria’s women’s 4x100m relay team, comprising Justina Eyakpobeyan, Favour Ofili, Rosemary Chukwuma, and Tima Godbless, finished 6th in Heat 2…
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Tobi Amusan confident of medal win in Women’s 100m Hurdles at Paris 2024
Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan is optimistic about clinching a medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris 2024 Olympics.…
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Paris Olympics: Tobi Amusan advances to 100-meter hurdles semi-finals
World record holder Tobi Amusan has qualified for the 100-meter hurdles semi-finals at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a leading…
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Favour Ofili reacts to Paris Olympic Games disappointment
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has shared her emotional response following her performance in the women’s 200m final at the Paris…
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Favour Ofili assigned lane 9 for high-stakes Women’s 200m final at Paris 2024 Olympics
Favour Ofili is poised for the race of her life in the women’s 200m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics.…
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Favour Ofili advances to Women’s 200m final at Paris 2024 Olympics
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has made history by securing a spot in the final of the women’s 200m at the…
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WATCH: Usain Bolt’s ‘unmatched’ record-setting Men’s 100m race at the Olympics
Noah Lyles delivered a thrilling performance in the men’s 100m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, but his remarkable feat…
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Favour Ofili advances to semi-finals in Women’s 200m at Paris 2024 Olympics
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has successfully moved on to the semifinals of the women’s 200m at the Paris 2024 Olympics,…
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Kanyinsola Ajayi and Favour Ashe advance to men’s 100m semifinals at Paris 2024 Olympics
Nigerian sprinters Kanyinsola Ajayi and Favour Ashe have both secured their spots in the men’s 100m semifinals at the Paris…
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Julien Alfred stuns World Champion Sha’Carri Richardson to claim Gold in 100m at Paris 2024 Olympics
Saint Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred has made history by securing the gold medal in the Women’s 100m at the Paris…
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Team Nigeria misses final despite setting new National record in Mixed Relay
Team Nigeria’s mixed relay team of Samuel Ogazi, Ella Onojuvwevwo, Emmanuel Ojeli, and Patience Okon George narrowly missed out on…
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‘ Nobody has been punished yet’ – Dissapointed Team Nigeria athlete Favour Ofili wants justice for Paris Olympics 100m error
Favour Ofili, the sprint queen of Nigeria, is seeking answers after she was left off the entry list for the…
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Team Nigeria’s Rosemary Chukwuma advances to Women’s 100m semi-finals at Paris 2024 Olympics
Nigerian sprinter Rosemary Chukwuma has secured her place in the semifinals of the women’s 100m at the Paris 2024 Olympics.…
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‘We don’t know how her name got missing’ – AFN responds to Favour Ofili’s 100m omission at Paris 2024
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has addressed the controversy surrounding Favour Ofili’s exclusion from the women’s 100m event at…
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Tobi Amusan faces Setback in Pre-Olympic race against Grace Stark
Nigeria’s Paris 2024 Olympics medal hopeful, Tobi Amusan, experienced a surprising defeat at the Mike Holloway Pro Classic in Florida,…
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