Huge Turnout On Day 2 of Akwa Ibom Trials for Niger Delta Games
This Day
Droves of athletes, officials and spectators were spotted at the Nest of Champions and West Itam Sports Centre which played hosts to four sports. Read more »
Lagos City Marathon - World Athletics to Lead International Contingent to Nigeria [press release]
Premium Times
The world governing body for athletics is set to play a key role at the event, reaffirming the marathon's status as a World Athletics Gold Label race. Read more »
Lagos City Marathon - Organisers Break Down $250,000 Prize Purse for 42km Elite Race [press release]
Premium Times
Under the official breakdown, the winner of the 42km elite race will take home $50,000, while the second-place finisher will earn $20,000. Read more »
GOC Offers Scholarship to Two Athletes
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has rolled out a targeted athlete development programme in Europe to support two promising athletes as part of preparations towards the 2028… Read more »
Preparations for World Relays Gain Momentum
Botswana Daily News
Preparations for the upcoming World Relays Gaborone 2026 continue to gather momentum as the Botswana National Stadium transforms into a world-class arena poised to host one of the… Read more »
Ak Abandon Plans for World Indoor Trials, What Next for Team Kenya?
Capital FM
Athletics Kenya (AK) have shelved plans for national trials for the World Indoor Championships that were initially scheduled for the weekend (January 30-31). Read more »
Faith in Action - World Record Holder Kipyegon Launches Project to Elevate Women
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, January 26, 2026 - Olympic and world champion Faith Kipyegon has commissioned a maternity ward in Keringet to improve maternal care in the region. Read more »
Elite African Runners Set for Showdown At Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
Leadership
With just 21 days to go, the countdown has begun for Africa's biggest road race. Lagos is once again preparing to host an exhilarating clash of speed, stamina, and national pride… Read more »
Capricorn Eagles Suffer Heavy Defeat
Namibian
Namibia's chances of qualifying for the ICC T20 Women's World Cup took a further knock when they suffered a heavy 80-run defeat to Bangladesh yesterday. Read more »
Bayelsa Athletics Association Gets New Chairman
Premium Times
Kolawole Oredipe, the immediate past vice-chairman of the association, took over from Godwin Oghogho, whose tenure had elapsed. Read more »
Bingwafest Season Two Penultimate Leg Heads to Mumias With Ksh 17m Prize Pool Up for Grabs
Capital FM
World Cross Country Championships bronze medalist Daniel Ebenyo is among more than 500 athletes set to compete during the penultimate leg of the second season of Betika BingwaFest… Read more »
Legendary Kipchoge Calls for Honest Reckoning On Doping and Athlete Welfare
Capital FM
Legendary Eliud Kipchoge has challenged Athletics Kenya (AK) leadership and key stakeholders to confront doping, weak structures, and inadequate athlete support systems, warning… Read more »
World Athletics Continues to Back Refugees
Ghanaian Times
Track and field's governing body pledged to maintain its support for refugee athletes, at the Youth Olympic Games, World Athletics Championships and beyond during the Global… Read more »
AFN Playing the Ostrich
Vanguard
In 1977 during the first tenure of Olusegun Obasanjo as a military Head of State, the government had issues with Fela Anikulapo-Kuti over his caustic criticisms of the regime. Read more »
Kiplagat, Kiteta Shine Brightest At Ak Track and Field Weekend Meeting in Thika
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, January 16, 2026 - Aaron Kiplagat, Nympha Kiteta and Emily Jerop shone brightest on Day Two of the Athletics Kenya (AK) Track and Field Weekend meeting at the Thika… Read more »
