Afanbi, Musa Emerge Champions at 2026 Great Abeokuta 10-Kilometre Race

 



Aina Obasanjo 


Afanbi Oluwafunmilayo has emerged winner of the female category of the 2026 Great Abeokuta 10-Kilometre Race.


Afanbi completed the race in 33 minutes, 00.69 seconds to clinch the top prize of one thousand U.S. dollars.


Bulus Mary Dan finished second in 35 minutes, 58.71 seconds and received 750 dollars, while Nwantiyi Tevei Davou came third in 36 minutes, 03.09 seconds to claim 500 dollars.


In the male category, Musa Francis James emerged winner after completing the race in 30 minutes, 25.33 seconds.



Iliya Raymond finished second in 30 minutes, 38.06 seconds, while David Gyang Sunday placed third with a time of 30 minutes, 47 seconds.



More than three thousand runners participated in the competition.



Speaking at the event, the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Chief Bukola Olopade, reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to ensuring equal treatment and rewards for male and female athletes.


Chief Olopade, who advocated equity in sports and equal pay for male and female athletes, said there should be no discrimination based on gender.


He disclosed that the bonuses and allowances of the Super Falcons had been increased to bring them at par with those of the Super Eagles.



The NSC Director-General also commended the Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Mrs Yetunde Olopade, for her contribution to the growth of the company and the expansion of the sporting event.



He attributed the growing success of the competition to careful planning and effective coordination by the organisers.


Chief Olopade expressed satisfaction with the increasing participation, describing it as an indication of the progress recorded by the organisers.

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