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Abuja Set for Another Thrilling Run as PremiumTrust Bank City Half Marathon Holds November 14
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Capital Territory is set to come alive as the 3rd edition of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon returns on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Organized by Nilayo Sports Management Limited, the 21-kilometre race has rapidly grown into one of Nigeria’s leading road races, attracting elite athletes, recreational runners, fitness enthusiasts and corporate teams from across Nigeria and beyond.
According to the organizers, registration for participants is currently ongoing through the online platform via https://share.google/wLDl6eRrvXwnaCW34
The organizers further disclosed that physical registration is yet to open, with the proposed venue for physical registration being the PremiumTrust Bank.
Prospective runners have been advised to register early to allow adequate time for training and preparation for the 21-kilometre challenge.
The event continues the successful partnership between sole sponsor, PremiumTrust Bank, and Nilayo Sports Management Limited, a collaboration that has elevated the profile of the half marathon since its inaugural edition in 2024.
Managing Director/CEO of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, expressed confidence that the 2026 edition will build on past successes and meet international standards, with enhanced athlete services, world-class logistics, medical support, security and spectator entertainment.
She noted that this year’s race will place greater emphasis on athlete welfare, improved route management, entertainment zones along the course, and a more immersive experience for spectators and families who turn out to cheer the runners.
Beyond the competition, the Abuja City International Half Marathon has become a significant platform for promoting healthy living, fitness culture, community bonding and sports tourism in the nation’s capital.
The race route, which showcases some of Abuja’s most iconic landmarks and scenic corridors, offers participants and viewers a unique blend of sport and city pride.
The event also holds strategic importance for Nigerian athletics, providing home-based long-distance runners with a world-class platform to compete against top international athletes, gain ranking points, and prepare for continental and global championships.
Since its debut, the half marathon has contributed to the growth of Nigeria’s road racing ecosystem, inspiring thousands of young Nigerians to embrace running as a lifestyle and creating economic opportunities for vendors, volunteers, and the hospitality sector within Abuja.
The November 14 race is expected to once again turn Abuja into a celebration of athletics, resilience and unity, reinforcing the FCT’s status as a preferred destination for major sporting events and as a city that champions healthy living and active lifestyles.
Sports
Drogba, Amuneke, Eguavoen Lead African Legends’ Arrival in Lagos
Joel Ajayi
With just one day to the much-anticipated Legends of Africa Football Game, Ivorian football icon Didier Drogba has arrived in Lagos, joining an impressive assembly of former African internationals already in the city ahead of Sunday’s star-studded encounter.
Drogba’s arrival further heightens anticipation for the game, which will bring together some of the continent’s most celebrated football figures at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.
Also in Lagos are Nigerian football greats Mobi Oparaku, Emmanuel Amuneke, Emmanuel Babayaro, Garba Lawal, Austin Eguavoen and Mutiu Adepoju, alongside other members of the legendary Super Eagles generations of 1994 and 1996.
The African contingent also features distinguished names including Togo’s Emmanuel Adebayor, Senegal’s El-Hadji Diouf, Ghana’s Stephen Appiah and Cameroon’s Rigobert Song, among other former international stars.
The excitement will extend beyond the legends’ reunion, with popular Nigerian entertainers and celebrities preparing for a special Celebrity Match as part of the event. Yhemolee, Sheggz, Jeriq, Teddy A and Charles Okocha are among the personalities set to feature in the celebrity fixture, scheduled to begin at 1:30pm.
The Celebrity Match will form part of a wider programme of activities designed to give fans a full day of football, entertainment and celebration before the main legends’ fixture, which kicks off at 5pm. Gates open at 1:30pm.
Organized by Toptier Sports Management in collaboration with Afreximbank and CANEX as part of CANEX WKND 2026, the game will feature 15 Nigerian legends taking on 13 African icons in a celebration of the players whose achievements helped shape the history of football on the continent.
Beyond the match, the programme includes a football clinic involving 500 young players, entertainment and special recognition for the heroes of African football.
The Legends of Africa Football Game promises a memorable gathering of football royalty, bringing together generations of fans to celebrate the enduring legacy of the continent’s finest players.
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