Nigerian sprinter Consider Ekanem, remains confident despite a recent injury setback, poised to compete in the National Trials for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Eko Hot Blog reports that Seun Ogunkoya, the two-time African champion and coach of Nigerian sprinter Consider Ekanem, affirms Ekanem’s readiness to compete in the Athletics Federation of Nigeria’s National Trials … Read more
ICC has chosen Blessing Etim for “100% Cricket Heroes” series, in recognition of her women’s impact in cricket. Etim retired at 31 after winning bronze at the 2023 African Game. She now serves as assistant coach for Nigeria’s U-19 team. Eko Hot Blog reports that The International Cricket Council has chosen former captain of Nigeria’s … Read more
• Won gold in the women’s 4x400m relay, silver in the 200m, and bronze in the 100m • Became the first Nigerian woman in 13 years to win a 100m medal at the African Games • Set a personal best of 23.18s in the 200m final, finishing second behind Gambia’s Gina Bass Eko Hot Blog … Read more