Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state expressed his happiness and gratitude to the organisers and legendary African footballers of the testimonial match to celebrate his, achievements in office, paid him a courtesy visit this morning at the Lagos House, Ikeja. Led by the chairman of the organising committee, Waidi Akanni, the players included Diomansy Kamara, […]
Football fans have been promised a thoroughly exciting time on 18th May, 2019, as a coterie of top rated African soccer legends including Liberian President George Weah storm Agege Stadium, Lagos, to celebrate the outgoing Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode. Aptly tagged “The Match” and organized by ex- Nigeria internationals including, Samson Siasia, Augustine […]
via Ambode Testimonial Match: Organizers Restate Readiness To host African Legends — finixsportsblog
Athletics legend Yussuf Alli has described the decision of the Lagos chapter of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to organise a road race as one of the best things that happened to marathon and road races since Governor Akinwunmi Ambode revived the culture in February 2016 with the Lagos City Marathon. “The media is the […]
via Lagos Media Marathon Will Enhance Ambode’s Road Races Revival – Yussuf Alli — finixsportsblog
Elite marathoners from a cross-section of Nigeria especially the Northern part of the country has called on other governors to emulate the Lagos State Governor Akinwumi Ambode by initiating marathon and road races in their states. Most of the elite athletes who are preparing for the 4th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon […]
via Nigerian Elite Marathoners Urge Governors To Emulate Ambode — finixsportsblog
OVER four thousand runners from 42 countries around the world have registered to participate in the 2019 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. This figure does not include over two hundred professional runners mostly from Asia, Europe, America, Kenya, Ethiopia and other East, Central and South African countries. Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Head of Communications […]
The culture of international marathons and road races revived by Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode in February 2016 is spreading like wildfire. The latest cities to catch the bug courtesy Nilayo Sports Management are Abuja and Abeokuta and both did with a record, they became the first races in the history of Nigeria that […]
via Record-breaking Abuja and Abeokuta Marathons get October, November 2019 date — finixsportsblog
The Chairman of Lagos SWAN and Deputy Chairman Lagos Media Marathon, Debo Oshundun, over the weekend told journalists that the aim of the Lagos Media Marathon is to assist the Lagos State Government and our amiable Governor Akinwunmi Ambode achieve another first in global sports in Nigeria, Africa and even the world. “Apart from media […]
via AHEAD LAGOS MEDIA MARATHON: NUJ To Achieve Another First For Lagos Govt, Ambode — finixsportsblog
The Head of Prosperity Fund and Deputy Head of Mission, British Deputy High Commission Lagos, Mr. Andrew Davidson has commended the Lagos State Government and the organisers of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. At a breakfast meeting on Monday with the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Sports, Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, top […]
Over 100,000 runners of various nationalities turned out in Lagos on Saturday, February 10 for the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon brought to you by Nigeria’s foremost bookmaker Bet9ja. Commenting after the event, Bet9ja representative, Tunji Meshioye, said: “We’re so impressed with the turnout of Lagosians, Bet9ja fans and just all the athletes, families, even […]
via BET9JA OWN THE STREETS OF LAGOS AS ABRAHAM KIPROTICH WINS 3RD LAGOS CITY MARATHON — newfanzoneblog
The Nigeria Football Supporters’ club has described as sad and painful, the news of the death of Deji Tinubu, the SA Sports to Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. In a condolence message released to the press, the National Chairman of NFSC, Rev. Samuel Ikpea, regretted the sudden and unexpected loss of Tinubu, who he describes […]
via Supporters’ club sympathises with Lagos govt on Tinubu’s death — newfanzoneblog
The President of the Bobsled & Skeleton Federation of Nigeria, Solomon Ogba, has attributed the success of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon to the vision of Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. Ogba, who was President of the Athletic Federation of Nigeria between 2009 and April 2017, said: “Lagos has all the ingredients to host […]
via Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Ambode’s Vision Key For Race Success – Ogba — newfanzoneblog
The General Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, has disclosed that the event which has been scheduled to hold on Saturday November 11, 2017 is in line with the Lagos State’s Government’s initiative for women. The state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, is always happy when he sees women engage in sports events with […]
via Lagos Women Run In Line With Ambode’s Initiative For Women — newfanzoneblog
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