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Nigeria’s medal tally at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra received a major boost on Wednesday when Tobi Amusan claimed gold in the women’s 100m hurdles final, while compatriot Adaobi Tabugbo claimed bronze to complete a memorable outing for the Nigerian team. The current world record holder put in a commanding performance in the final to secure Nigeria’s …

Tobi Amusan successfully defended her women’s 100m hurdles title at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships, winning the competition’s first gold medal for Nigeria. His compatriot Adaobi Tabugbo also impressed, posting a strong finish to claim bronze after a brilliant start to the race. Amusan will now turn its attention to Saturday’s Diamond League meeting in China. Also read:Accra 2026: …

Post views: 36 By Silvernews Teams in the South East Region have intensified preparations for the South East Basketball Championship scheduled to take place in Ebonyi State from May 15 to 16, 2026. The league is expected to bring together top basketball talent from the five southeastern states in what stakeholders have described as a major step toward repositioning …

Tension is rising in Nigerian athletics as national athletics coach and AFN board member Olalekan Soetan sparked fresh debate within Nigeria’s sports system after openly questioning key decisions in the country’s sports administration. In a forceful assessment, Soetan insisted that The development of athletes, especially at youth level, must take priority over the pursuit of titles in each competition.warning that …

Abayomi Ademola Former Super Eagles coach and ex-international Sunday Oliseh has called for better salaries and greater welfare for players in the Nigerian Professional Football League, stressing that fair treatment is key to retaining talent within the national game. In an interview with Brila FM, Oliseh said poor remuneration and working conditions continue to push Nigerian players abroad in search …

Euphoria hailed the decision of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to appoint young UEFA-certified coach, Eboboritse Uwejamomere, as the new coach of the Nigeria Under-17 team. Many football fans were excited by the fact that a young coach with modern ideas is leading the team, a clear departure from the act of recycling coaches for a team that has not …

The Nigerian sprint contingent continued to make steady progress in the African Championships While Miracle Eluebube Ezechukwu produced another assured performance in the women’s 100m heats, clocking 11.55 seconds to book her place in the next round. Coming into the race with confidence after playing a key role in helping the Nigerian team secure qualification in the women’s 4x100m relay, …

Post views: 26 By Silvernews Silversports Football Club players have stepped up preparations ahead of the upcoming Imo State Football Association League, with the team intensifying training sessions to reach peak fitness and tactical coordination before the start of the competition. The players underwent rigorous drills, including endurance runs, ball control exercises and tactical formations, while the coaching team …

All eyes will be on Tobi Amusan as the world record holder begins her quest for a third African 100 meters hurdles title at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana. At the six-day competition, held at the University of Ghana, the focus is on Nigeria’s sprint hurdle queen, whose dominance continues to redefine African athletics. A legacy …

Abayomi Ademola Nigeria’s hopes of making a strong start in the men’s 100 meters at the African Athletics Championships suffered an early setback after Favor Ashe was disqualified for a false start during the qualifiers in Ghana. The Nigerian sprinter was competing in Heat 2 and had initially completed the race before officials announced his disqualification following a start review. …