Author: Abdulgafar Oladimeji

  Uganda’s Kiplimo obliterates world half marathon record in Barcelona Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo set a stunning world half marathon record of 56:41 at the eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona by Brooks, a World Athletics Gold Label road race, on Sunday . With that impressive performance, the 24-year-old two-time world cross country champion improved on Yomif Kejelcha’s previous world record of 57:30 by 49 seconds – the greatest single improvement on the men’s world half marathon record. Racing in ideal weather conditions of 13ºC with no wind, Kiplimo became the first athlete to break 57 minutes for the distance and also set…

Czechia, Montenegro and Great Britain break into Top 20 of latest FIBA World Ranking Women, presented by Nike The trio of Czechia, Montenegro and Great Britain are all celebrating a top 20 spot in the latest FIBA World Ranking Women, presented by Nike after a successful last window of the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers. Czechia will co-host the showpiece event later this year and they signed off in the third and final window with a win double against Greece and Italy. This has seen them rising up three places and into 18th place in the rankings. Montenegro managed to…

Cote d’Ivoire 2025:  Nigeria  bravely accepts the challenge of North Africans, South AfricaThe head coach of Flying Eagles, Aliyu Zubairu, has voiced his optimism following Thursday’s group stage draw for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations, which will take place in Cote d’Ivoire, 26th April – 18th May. The Nigerian team finds itself in a demanding group alongside traditional powerhouses Morocco, Egypt, and South Africa, all of whom have a rich history in African youth football.In his reaction to the draw, Coach Zubairu remarked: “It’s a very good draw. If a team truly aspires to reach the FIFA World Cup, there is…

Concacaf Beach Soccer 2025 kicks off March 11 in Bahamas The 2025 Concacaf Beach Soccer Championship will take place from March 11-16 in Nassau, Bahamas, Concacaf said. The  tournament will kick off with the Group Stage play, after which the two best teams in each group will progress to the Knockout Stage. “The Knockout Stage includes direct elimination Semifinals on March 15, followed by a Third-Place match and Final on Sunday, March 16, where the region’s Beach Soccer Champion will be crowned. “The two finalists will also qualify for the 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.”

Fisher smashes world indoor 5000m record in Boston Less than a week after he took apart the world indoor 3000m record in New York, USA’s Grant Fisher added another world indoor record* to his tally, this time over 5000m at the BU David Hemery Valentine International in Boston on Friday (14). The double Olympic bronze medallist dropped Jimmy Gressier just after the half way point and continued to extend his lead throughout the second half. After passing 3000m in 7:39.16 – a comfortable 16 seconds outside the world indoor record of 7:22.91 he clocked last Saturday – Fisher continued to…

Basketball: FIBA and ScorePlay sign strategic partnership with focus on cutting-edge media technology FIBA and ScorePlay, a leading provider of AI-powered digital and media asset management solutions built specifically for the sports industry, have agreed on a multi-year strategic partnership that will build on their shared commitment to innovation. The agreement’s main focus will be on enhancing digital workflows by automating indexation, management, and distribution of digital assets for basketball entities. This will create value for players, National Federations, leagues and clubs by assisting them in saving time, unlocking creative possibilities, and leveraging media to engage fans and generate revenue.…

Sports journalists condemn poor state of sports development in Kogi Sports journalists under the aegis of Sports Writers association of Nigeria, SWAN Kogi chapter have cried out against what they described as the decay in sports development in the state. The association in a comminuque issued at the end of its congress held , January 29th at the state NUJ Press centre , Lokoja , while congratulating Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo have made the call for “urgent attention towards the decaying state of sports facilities across Kogi State, while calling for attention towards school sports development . The august gathering…

NNL: Bashiru takes charge at Kebbi United Kebbi United has announced Muhammad Bashiru as the new head coach for the ongoing 2024/25 Nigeria National League, NNL season. Bashiru holds UEFA Tactical and Strategic Management certificate. The newly appointed gaffer would be anticipated to invoke new innovation to inject the rudiments of modern football in the team. Club sources said.

Nigeria establishes new sports board Nigeria’s national Sports Commission, NSC has inaugurated the Elite Athletes and Podium Board. The new board is given the mandate to pursue sustainable scientific Podium Performances, NSC media sources said. The Elites Athletes and Podium board has been officially inaugurated by the Chairman of the Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko. One time Nigerian international Yusuf Ali a would serve as the Chief Executive O CEO of the board. The members of the committee includes Prof. Ken Anugweje, who is a member and Adviser, Olumide Bamiduro who is its member and secretary, Dr Emmanuel Igbinosa, Salihu Abubakar,…

Special Edition for Methodist High School  Owo , MHSO  @ 60 . As Lady Bosede Adebayo rekindles sports hopes When Nigeria’s State Chief Executives are openly begging Old Students of schools to help out in rebuilding moribund schools and those that are not dead yet, an individual is making a statement of hope and commitment for sports revival in her old school as the school marks 60 years of mixed noises of joy , some measure of relief in sports and complaints about the school’s lack of holistic growth over the years. Hope is rekindled with Lady Bosede Adebayo, who…