Global athletics governance took center stage as World Athletics rejected sprinter Favour Ofili’s request to switch allegiance from Nigeria to Türkiye—sparking strong reactions across the sports community. Former AFN president Solomon Ogba praised the ruling, calling it a victory for fairness and a safeguard for developing nations that invest heavily […]
The 10th edition of the Lagos City Marathon, held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, received high praise from World Athletics delegates, who commended the exceptional organizational skills of Yussuf Alli, the event’s General Manager. His expertise in handling the technical aspects of the race was compared to that of the […]
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe emphasized the importance of African athletics during his visit to the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Council meeting in Cameroon. Coe provided updates on World Athletics initiatives, including the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, the ‘Sprint’ Netflix series, and the introduction of prize money for Olympic […]
