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Bassey promises competitive Mobil Championships, inspite of the World Cup

Submitted by Funke Bamawo on 10 June 2010 - 3:03am

Despite the popularity enjoyed by football and the unprecedented media hype accorded the first ever World Cup on African soil, the All Nigeria, NNPC, Mobil Track and Field Championship holding in Calabar, Cross River State from June 24 to 26 will live up to expectations says Paul Bassey.

Egwero, Omaka and Etim keeps Jackpot hopes alive in Ibadan

Submitted by Motunde Smith … on 19 April 2010 - 2:16pm

Doha World Indoor 2010 60m semi-finalist, Ogho-Oghene Egwero's 10.32 secs 100m win, Chinazor Amadi 6.37 metres Long Jump and Margaret Etim of Ondo -State 200m (23.99 secs) and 400m (52.77 secs) double victory are the highlights of the 2nd AFN Golden League meet at the Liberty Stadium in Ibadan last weekend.