• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Friday, July 4, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

$70,000 Prize Up For Grabs At 2nd ECOWAS Marathon In Abuja

by Salifu Usman
2 years ago
in Sport
ECOWAS
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

Abuja will play host to the much-anticipated 2nd ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon on Saturday, attracting 2,500 runners from 15 ECOWAS member countries alongside four elite runners from Kenya and Ethiopia, all vying for the esteemed $70,000 cash prize. The marathon featured both a half marathon and a 5km road race, promising substantial cash rewards for top finishers.

Advertisement

The winners in the men’s and women’s half marathon categories will each pocket $10,000, while second and third-place runners will receive $5,000 and $4,000, respectively. For the 5km fun race starting from Banex Plaza to Eagles Square, victors will claim $750, with $500 and $400 prizes awarded to the second and third-place finishers, respectively.

 

Ambassador Francis Chuk Njoaguani, the ECOWAS director of the youth and sports development centre, outlined the awards structure. He mentioned, “The first 200 runners will be awarded bronze medals, and all participants will receive certificates of participation.”

 

RELATED

Euro 2024: UEFA Open To Bid For 26-man Squads

UEFA Slams Fines On Chelsea, Aston Villa, Barca, Others For Breach Of FFP

3 hours ago
Athletic Aim To Keep Nico Williams Amid Premier League Interest

Nico Williams Snub Barcelona, Signs 10-yr Athletic Bilbao Deal

6 hours ago

In a press conference at the ECOWAS Commission ahead of the race, Ambassador Njoaguani emphasized the event’s broader significance. “The marathon aims to create awareness for the regional body, showcasing its institutions in Abuja, and foster sports for integration in West Africa,” he stated.

Addressing the technical aspects, race director and former Nigerian international, Gabriel Okon, assured meticulous planning for the marathon. “The race was conceived about five years ago, and now the second edition is here. The half marathon spans 21.098km, adhering to World Athletics (WA) and Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) regulations,” Okon affirmed.

The marathon not only symbolizes a prestigious sporting event but also serves as a platform to bolster ECOWAS visibility and promote athletic integration across West Africa. With elite runners from renowned African nations and a diverse participant base, the event epitomizes sportsmanship and regional solidarity.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

BREAKING NEWS: Nigerians can now earn US Dollars from the comfort of their homes with Ultra-Premium domains, acquire them for as low as $1700 and profit as much as $25,000. Click here to learn how you can earn US Dollars consistently.


SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Rivers Crisis: 3 More Commissioners, Others Resign From Fubara Cabinet 

Next Post

TETFund Unveils N1.03bn Central Library Complex At Bauchi University

Salifu Usman

Salifu Usman

You May Like

Euro 2024: UEFA Open To Bid For 26-man Squads
Sport

UEFA Slams Fines On Chelsea, Aston Villa, Barca, Others For Breach Of FFP

2025/07/04
Athletic Aim To Keep Nico Williams Amid Premier League Interest
Football

Nico Williams Snub Barcelona, Signs 10-yr Athletic Bilbao Deal

2025/07/04
Ex-Arsenal Midfielder Partey Charged With Rape
Sport

Ex-Arsenal Midfielder Partey Charged With Rape

2025/07/04
Football Star Diogo Jota, Brother For Burial Saturday
Sport

Football Star Diogo Jota, Brother For Burial Saturday

2025/07/04
Trabzonspor Not Giving Up Onuachu Chase
Football

Onuachu Receives Heroic Welcome At Trabzonspor

2025/07/04
43 Countries, 937 Athletes, Officials To Compete At 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships In Abeokuta
Sport

43 Countries, 937 Athletes, Officials To Compete At 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships In Abeokuta

2025/07/04
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

‘Amaechi Has Spiritual Problem, I Risked My Life To Make Him Gov’, Wike Alleges

Wike Accuses Amaechi’s Wife Of Misappropriating N4bn NDDC Funds

Cultism: Police Arrest Suspected Killer Of Vigilantes, 15 Others In Edo

Kano Gov Makes Fresh Appointments 

UEFA Slams Fines On Chelsea, Aston Villa, Barca, Others For Breach Of FFP

Additional States, Police, Others Top South-West Constitution Review Hearing In Lagos

Stop Your Bitterness, Shettima Loyal, Not Desperate, Presidency Tells Datti

Gov Mbah Tasks Journalists On Truth, Editorial Courage In AI Age

Ex-PDP Reconciliation Committee Chair Joins ADC In Gombe

Election Outcomes: Yiaga Africa Backs New INEC Guidelines, Seeks Amendments

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.