Minister explains decision to pay athletes’ training grants in Paris
Sports Minister, John Enoh, has explained his decision to pay both foreign and home-based athletes their training grants midway into the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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14-Year-Old Smashes 100m Age Group World Record, Refreshes Usain Bolt Memories
Nigeria-born British athlete Divine Iheme looks ready for the grand stage, having impressed one and all with his breathtaking speed on the track. Iheme could be a name that fans would be singing for a long time, after the 14-year-old ran the 100m in a stunning 10.30 seconds at Lee Valley Athletics Centre, breaking the previous record of 10.51 seconds set by Jamaican speedster Sachin Dennis. Only two years ago, when he was aged 12, Iheme was covering the 100m distance in 11.3 seconds. The teenager has made significant progress, to clock 10.30 seconds, breaking the 'world record' in that age group.
Newcomers Evergreen, Araromi FC clash in All Stars Unity Cup final
The second edition of the All Stars Unity Cup is set for an exciting conclusion as newcomers Evergreen All Stars and Araromi FC prepare to battle it out in the final, both vying to dethrone last year’s champions, Liberty Stars.
Richard Ayodele Akintunde emerges overall winner of 2024 NBA AGC golf tournament
It will be recalled that on on Friday, the 23rd of August 2024, Richard Ayodele Akintunde was declared the runner-up at the 20th Anniversary NBA Section On Business Law Charity Golf Tournament played at Ikoyi Club. The presentation of the prize was held at a dinner at Metropolitan Club, Victoria Island, Lagos. Over 111 players participated in the tournament.
Uruguayan footballer dies after collapsing on pitch
A few days after collapsing during a Copa Libertadores match in Brazil, Uruguayan footballer Juan Izquierdo has died at the age of 27, his club confirmed.
Nigeria pick Osimhen, Lookman for Africa Cup qualifiers
Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, who are both locked in possible transfer talks away from their Italian clubs, have been called up for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda.
14-Year-Old Smashes 100m Age Group World Record, Refreshes Usain Bolt Memories
Nigeria-born British athlete Divine Iheme looks ready for the grand stage, having impressed one and all with his breathtaking speed on the track. Iheme could be a name that fans would be singing for a long time, after the 14-year-old ran the 100m in a stunning 10.30 seconds at Lee Valley Athletics Centre, breaking the previous record of 10.51 seconds set by Jamaican speedster Sachin Dennis. Only two years ago, when he was aged 12, Iheme was covering the 100m distance in 11.3 seconds. The teenager has made significant progress, to clock 10.30 seconds, breaking the 'world record' in that age group.
Chelsea Mau Osimhen? Samai Dulu Tawaran Al-Ahli
Chelsea rupanya serius mengincar Victor Osimhen. Namun, The Blues harus menyiapkan tawaran sama besarnya dengan yang diberikan Al Ahli.