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ECOWAS Marathon: High Altitude, Ghana Army send strong teams as kits collection continues

Sheriff Owolabi BadaFeb 27, 2025March 2, 20250

Nigeria’s foremost marathon and road race club, the High Altitude Athletics Club of Jos, Plateau State, is sending a strong field of elite runners to

ECOWAS Marathon MOC Chairman reveals increased prize money

Sheriff Owolabi BadaJan 7, 2025January 7, 20250

…hints at and more elite runners to commemorate ECOWAS 50th anniversary The 2025 ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon, which is part of the activities to commemorate

Ethiopian duo emerge champions at 2023 ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon as Nigerian runners also shine

Sheriff Owolabi BadaDec 16, 20230

The 2023 ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon witnessed a thrilling display of athletic prowess, with Ethiopian runners claiming top honours in the half marathon men’s and

“We can’t have the ECOWAS marathon without ECOWAS’ Chairman running”-Sowore challenged Tinubu

Sheriff Owolabi BadaDec 15, 20230

A festive atmosphere erupted at the Eagles Square vehicle park in Abuja on Thursday when Omoyele Sowore, the two-time presidential candidate, arrived to pick up

ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon Race Director appeals for mass support from residents and participants

Sheriff Owolabi BadaDec 3, 20230

All hands are on deck to ensure the success of the 2023 ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon according to the Race Director Gabriel Okon. As part

ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon: Nigerian elite runners chase $10,000 top prize

Sheriff Owolabi BadaDec 2, 20230

The highly anticipated ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon, slated for December 16, 2023, has attracted a formidable lineup of Nigeria’s top athletes, all vying for their

ECOWAS Abuja Marathon N10 million is driving thousands to register.

Sheriff Owolabi BadaNov 25, 20230

Thousands of enthusiastic runners are registering for the ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon and they are attributing their interest in the race to the generous prize

30 Days to Abuja International Marathon: Organizers unveil lead-up activities

Sheriff Owolabi BadaMar 31, 20230

History will be made on April 29, 2023, when the first international marathon will take place in Federal Capital Territory (FCT). An initiative of Unicentral

Porbeni statement on marathons in Nigeria mischievous-Abuja Marathon Race Director

Sheriff Owolabi BadaFeb 20, 20230

The Race Director of the Abuja International Marathon, Olukayode Thomas, on Sunday, described as mischievous insinuations by the Technical Director of Athletics Federation of Nigeria

Vera Yohanna wins 2022 Lagos Women Run

Sheriff Owolabi BadaNov 13, 2022November 13, 20220

Maisaje Vera-Yohanna from Plateau State has emerged as the winner of the 2022 edition of the Lagos Women Run. She finished the 10km race in