Adeshina shatters 14-year old high jump record in U.S
Nigeria’s Temitope Adeshina made a big statement yesterday in the High Jump at the Corky Classic in Texas, setting a new National Record (NR) of 1.96m.
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AFN is ready to open financial books for EFCC, ICPC scrutiny, says Okowa
Tonobok Okowa. Pix: Radio Nigeria
‘Only board can declare AFN’s audit committee report inconclusive’
Tonobok Okowa. Pix: Radio Nigeria
AFN’s African Games programme out this week
President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa
Delta Queens return from Malawi with bronze medal
Nigeria’s only representatives at the 2023 African Club Hockey Championships in Malawi, Delta Queens Hockey Club, returned to the country as the third best team of the event. The Nigerians defeated Malawi’s Genetrix 10-0 to finish third in the seven-team event. The coach Ade Jacob-led Delta Queens played six games, won four, drew one and lost one at the championships. Chairman of Delta Sports Commission, Tonobok Okowa, who led the team to Malawi, told The Guardian, yesterday, that Delta Queens’ participation in the championships gave the players and their coaches’ opportunity of playing with some top teams in the continent. He commended Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, for his prompt attention to issues concerning sports in the state, adding that Delta sports has proven to be the nation’s No 1 in sports. “I also commend our players and coaches for their ability to stand against strong oppositions and coming back with the bronze medal,” Okowa stated.
Delta Queens in must win game against Kenya’s Lakers
Nigeria’s only representative at the ongoing 2023 Africa Club Hockey Championships in Malawi, Queens Hockey Club of Asaba, is sure of playing in the final of the tournament.
Delta Queens hit Malawi’s Brave 17-0 in Africa Club Hockey Championships
Face Ghana tomorrow