Athletics

Nigeria’s sprint queen, Tobi Amusan has opened up on the weight of expectations that comes with representing the country at global championships. Speaking after her recent outing, the world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles shared how overwhelming it can feel to bear the hopes of millions. “Una no dey try. This my small […]

Nigeria’s U-18 women’s handball team has been awarded a 10-0 victory and three points after Madagascar failed to show up for their scheduled match at the ongoing Africa Women’s Youth Handball Championship. The encounter, billed for Sunday, did not hold as Madagascar was absent, leading tournament officials to declare the match forfeited in favor of […]

Nigeria’s teenage sprint star, Samuel Ogazi, has leveled strong accusations against national team officials after his disappointing exit in the first round of the men’s 400m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. According to reports kojitored by Sure97.5FM the youngstar revealed that he had warned officials about a troubling hamstring injury but was still […]

History was written on the tracks of Tokyo on Sunday as Ajayi Kanyinsola became the first Nigerian man in 18 years to qualify for the men’s 100m final at the World Athletics Championships. Ajayi, running with confidence and poise, stormed to 9.93 seconds in his semifinal, finishing second behind Olympic champion Noah Lyles (9.92s) to […]

Nigeria’s Ajayi Kanyisola delivered a performance to remember on the track, blazing through the men’s 100m semifinal in a remarkable 9.93 seconds to book his place in the final. The Nigerian sprinter finished second in the heat, just behind Olympic champion Noah Lyles, who stopped the clock at 9.92s, while South Africa’s Akani Simbine took […]

Nigeria’s newest sports sensation, Adefunke Afeniforo, is on the brink of missing out on the World Armwrestling & Para-Armwrestling Championships currently underway in Albena, Bulgaria (September 10–22, 2025), despite securing her visa and shocking the continent with her recent heroics. The 21-year-old athlete, who hails from Oyo State, became the talk of Africa at the […]

Former Nigerian sprinter, Deji Aliu, has expressed doubts over Team Nigeria’s medal chances at the World Athletics Championship set to begin on Saturday in Tokyo. Aliu, who won bronze at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, believes many of the 15 athletes listed for the competition are already worn out from a demanding National Collegiate Athletic […]

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has thrown its weight behind Team Nigeria as the country’s athletes head to the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, scheduled for September 13–21, 2025. Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, urged the athletes to give their best and assured them of the Commission’s full support. He […]

Nigeria’s most decorated table tennis star, Quadri Aruna, has shared a heartfelt message on social media, reflecting on his journey, the sacrifices he made, and the lack of support he endured from the Nigerian government despite his global achievements. Below is his message in full: 15 years ago, I arrived in Portugal to play as […]