Athletics
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AFN faces AIU sanctions over age manipulation allegation
The Athletic Federation of Nigeria, AFN, is under intense scrutiny as the Athletics Integrity Unit, AIU, investigates widespread age discrepancies…
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AFN Mourns Former Executive Board Member, Amb. Manta Haruna Mohammed
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has announced with deep sorrow the passing of Ambassador Manta Haruna Mohammed, a distinguished…
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Esther Joseph cracks Nigerian 300m indoor top 10 at Commodore Challenge
Esther Joseph delivered a standout performance at the Commodore Challenge in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday, breaking into the Nigerian women’s…
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Abuja Half Marathon Race Exposes AFN’s Weakness in Distance Running Development
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is facing renewed criticism after hailing the performances of Nigerian athletes at the Abuja…
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Kenya sweeps Abuja City Half Marathon as Namutala, Jepkemoi triumph
Kenya once again underlined its dominance in long distance running as Kephar Namutala and Mercy Jepkemoi emerged winners of the…
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AIU Gives AFN Jan 16 Deadline to Defend 17 Athletes With Multiple Birthdates
The Athletics Integrity Unit has given Nigeria until 16 January 2026 to explain why 16 of the 17 athletes under…
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Abuja City Half Marathon Organisers Mislead Public with Non-Existent Bronze Label Claim
The organisers of the Premium Trust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced that the race has been awarded…
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Again, AFN Under AIU Probe for Age Manipulation of 17 Athletes
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has once again placed Nigerian athletics under the spotlight, querying the Athletics Federation of Nigeria…
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Fosla Academy and Horvel Angels Set for HerGame Final Showdown
Defending champions Fosla Academy and Horvel Angels are set to clash in the grand finale of the 2025 HerGame Girls…
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Kenya’s Sheila Chelangat handed six-year ban for EPO violations
Kenyan long distance runner Sheila Chelangat has been banned for six years by the World Athletics Disciplinary Tribunal after testing…
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