BossuTv Logo
trending_flat
Nigerian athletes storm Ghana for African Athletics Championships

A strong contingent of Nigerian athletes has arrived in Accra, Ghana, ahead of the 24th Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Senior Athletics Championships, scheduled for May 12 to 17 at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) named a 45-athlete squad for the championships, comprising 25 women and 20 men across track and field events. World record holder Tobi Amusan headlines the women’s team and will spearhead Nigeria’s charge in the 100m hurdles, supported by Adaobi Tabugbo and Janet Sunday. Sprint star Rosemary Chukwuma leads the 100m and 4x100m relay line-up, as Nigeria targets dominance in the women’s short sprints and relays. On the men’s side, Favour Ashe anchors a formidable 100m and 4x100m relay squad that also features Enoch Adegoke, Chidera Ezeakor and Tejiri Godwin. The team also boasts competitors in the 200m, 400m, […]

trending_flat
Accra 2026: Amusan, Ashe lead 45‑man team to CAA Athletics Championships

World record holder Tobi Amusan and sprint sensation Favour Ashe will spearhead Nigeria’s medal charge at the 2026 CAA African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, as part of a 45 athlete delegation named by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). The championships, scheduled to hold at the Legon Sports Stadium from May 12 to 17, will feature over 1,000 athletes from about 50 African nations. According to the AFN, Team Nigeria comprises 25 female and 20 male athletes, blending established stars with exciting new talents. Amusan, the women’s 100m hurdles world record holder and multiple African and Commonwealth champion, is expected to compete in her specialist event alongside Adaobi Tabugbo and Janet Sunday. Nigeria’s women’s sprint unit is anchored by in form 100m runner Rosemary Chukwuma, who will double in the individual dash and the 4x100m relay. She will […]

trending_flat
Ezekiel Nathaniel: Nigerian hurdler eyes future after Tokyo heroics

Nigeria’s 400m hurdles sensation Ezekiel Nathaniel has set his sights on inspiring the next generation of athletes after a record-breaking performance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where he narrowly missed out on a medal. The 22-year-old ran a blistering 47.11 seconds in Friday’s final, smashing his own national record of 47.31 seconds set earlier this year. His run made him only the second Nigerian—after Henry Amike in 1987—to reach the 400m hurdles final at a World Championships. “I hope this performance will inspire young Nigerian athletes,” Nathaniel told Saturday PUNCH after the dramatic final. “This is a great opportunity to learn from the world’s best.” The race drama The final was not without controversy. American Rai Benjamin stormed to victory in 46.52 seconds, clinching his first world title after years of near misses. However, he was briefly disqualified […]

trending_flat
Team Nigeria Targets Medals as World Athletics Championships Kick Off

Nigeria is set for medal glory as the 20th World Athletics Championships begin this Saturday in Tokyo, Japan. The nation’s charge will be led by discus thrower Obiageri Pamela Amaechi, who is aiming to become the first Nigerian woman to reach a World Championships final. Amaechi, 26, arrives in Tokyo in top form after a personal best throw of 64.80m in Ramona, Oklahoma. She will compete in the first qualifying group against Commonwealth Games champion Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons. Nigeria is also banking on star hurdler Tobi Amusan, a former world champion in the 100m hurdles, and Nathaniel Ezekiel, Africa’s top 400m hurdler. Ezekiel, who matched his African record of 22.10m at the Diamond League in Oregon, is determined to improve on his eighth-place finish in 2019. The field events will feature Ese Brume, a consistent performer since 2017, and rising star […]

Login to enjoy full advantages

Please login or subscribe to continue.

Go Premium!

Enjoy the full advantage of the premium access.

Stop following

Unfollow Cancel

Cancel subscription

Are you sure you want to cancel your subscription? You will lose your Premium access and stored playlists.

Go back Confirm cancellation