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Kenya’s Edwin Kibet Wins 10th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon in Stunning Fashion
Kenya’s Edwin Kibet put on a remarkable display of endurance and resilience to emerge as the winner of the 10th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon.
Kibet showed immense strength to outpace his rivals to claim victory, despite a difficult path. He crossed the finish line with an unofficial time of 2:14:18, securing the prestigious title and the $50,000 prize money.
It was total Kenyan dominance in the men’s elite category, as Kibet led a clean sweep of the podium places:
🥇 1st Place: Edwin Koech Kibet– 2:14:18
🥈 2nd Place: Nehemiah Kipyegon – 2:16:37
🥉 3rd Place: Bernard Cheruiyot – 2:17:17
The Access BankLagos Marathon, now in its 10th edition, has grown into one of Africa’s premier long-distance races, attracting top-tier international athletes.
The Gold Label event, recognized by World Athletics, continues to boost Nigeria’s status in global marathon circuits while providing a platform for elite and amateur runners to compete at the highest level.
Beyond the competition, the marathon has also contributed significantly to the local economy, boosting tourism, hospitality, transportation, and small businesses in Lagos. Thousands of spectators lined the streets to witness the thrilling race, adding to the carnival-like atmosphere that has become a signature of the event.
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Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30
Cyril Ogar
Registration for the 2026 edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament will close on Friday, October 30, organisers have announced.
The tournament coordinator, Mr Raphael Ekpang, disclosed this on Thursday, urging interested teams across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take advantage of the remaining days to register.
Ekpang said registration had been ongoing since Monday, encouraging eligible teams to complete the process before the deadline.
The tournament, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is scheduled to kick off on November 3, 2026, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The grand finale will hold on December 5, 2026, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki Area 10, Abuja, where the top four teams will compete for first-, second- and third-place honours.
A total of 48 teams will participate in the competition, with eight teams representing each of the six Area Councils.
The participating teams will compete for cash prizes worth over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
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