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Talent Drain, Diaspora Influx Facing Nigeria’s Athletics Ahead of Glasgow 2026

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
April 05, (THEWILL) — Nigeria's track and field programme will arrive at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow carrying a contradiction at its core. For every elite sprinter who has chosen to compete under a different flag, a diaspora...
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Visa Marathon: Nigeria’s Relay Teams Sidelined By Diplomatic Hurdles

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
May 12, (THEWILL) – The news broke with a sting of disappointment: Team Nigeria, a recognisable force in global athletics, would not compete at the 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, due to visa delays by the Chinese...
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Oduduru’s Suspension: Blight on Nigerian Athletics

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
Nigeria’s Divine Oduduru, who was expected to bring a new wave of glory to the country in track and field, recently fell from grace after he was hit with a provisional ban with the potential of a six-year ban...
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We Fought For Your Freedom — Obasanjo Accuses South Africa Of Betraying Africa

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has accused South Africa of betraying the spirit of African solidarity for which Nigeria fought during the country’s struggle against apartheid.
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