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The youngster vowed to defeat his East African peers in subsequent marathon races held in Nigeria.
Francis James, a 16-year-old marathoner from Nigeria, believes he can easily defeat Kenyan marathoners in upcoming races.
In an interview with ACL Sports, the youngster wants to lock out top podium spot the rampant East African peers in subsequent marathon races held in Nigeria.
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12:20 - 13.09.2023
ATHLETICS: Man of the moment Noah Lyles promises fireworks in Eugene
Competing on home soil, Lyles will be sure to amuse the crowds with an impressive performance.
At the just concluded 2023 Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10km Race in Ogun state, Nigeria, James finished fifth overall and won Nigeria’s men’s category with a time of 31:08.
In a post-race interview, he also noted that his coach has plans to give him training programs that will give him a much better time in the long-distance races.
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10:00 - 13.09.2023
FOOTBALL: US-born Kenyan defender's Harambee Stars dream meets unexpected feedback
Kenyan footballer Nabilai Kibunguchy's national team aspirations get candid advice from coach Firat.
“The 10km race was a tough one for me; I felt like stopping but God gave me the strength to finish it. I ran a Personal Best (31:08) and all I need is more training to reduce my time.
At the 2022 National Sports Festival in Delta State, I finished fourth position in the 10,000m race with a time of 31:51.
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12:30 - 12.09.2023
RUGBY: Bling Wambua unveils Kenya Sevens squad and combat plan for top dogs South Africa
Kevin Wambua has selected a mixture of youth and experience for the 2024 Olympic qualifiers and believes he has enough quality to beat fancied South Africa
I bounced back in July to win the second edition of the Mangrove Marathon Race 2023. I strongly believe that I have what it takes to rule Nigeria and Africa,” he said.
He also promised his country that he would definitely win a medal at the forthcoming African Games in Ghana.
“With God, all things are possible, that is why I have the hope of winning a medal for Nigeria at the African Games in Ghana. Impossible is nothing,” he said.
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