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Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough on Loan

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By Njoku Chijioke 

In a move aimed at boosting their promotion bid, Middlesbrough Football Club has signed Nigerian international Kelechi Iheanacho on loan from Spanish La Liga side Sevilla until the end of the season .

Iheanacho, 28, brings a wealth of experience to the Riverside Stadium, having played at the highest level for clubs like Manchester City and Leicester City.

With over 300 career appearances under his belt, he has scored 85 goals and netted 15 times in 57 games for the Super Eagles .

The striker’s arrival is a significant boost to Middlesbrough’s league ambitions, as they currently sit fifth in the Championship standings.

Iheanacho’s Premier League experience and undeniable talent make him an attractive proposition for the club, which is betting on him to rediscover his scoring touch and provide the firepower needed to push them over the promotion line .

Iheanacho’s move to Middlesbrough marks a return to English football after a stint with Sevilla, where he scored three goals in 11 appearances.

The loan deal offers him a chance to revive his career and prove himself once again in a competitive league .

As Iheanacho begins his new chapter with Middlesbrough, fans and pundits alike will be watching closely to see if he can rediscover his form and help the club achieve their promotion goals.

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Kenya, Ethiopia Win 2025 Lagos City Marathon

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By Adenike Lawal

Kenyan runner Edwin Kibet and Ethiopian athlete Guta Meseret Hirpa dominated the 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, reaffirming East Africa’s stronghold on the prestigious race.

Kibet clinched his second Lagos marathon title in the men’s category, finishing in 2:14:06 to claim the $50,000 prize.

In the women’s division, Hirpa secured her first victory, crossing the finish line in 2:37:04.

Nigerian runner Nyango Gyang Boyi made history as the top local finisher, placing eighth overall with a time of 2:25:41.58.

His performance earned him $4,000 and N2 million as the highest-placed Nigerian competitor.

The race, which started at Western Avenue in Surulere and ended at Eko Atlantic City, saw participation from Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and thousands of other runners.

Now a World Athletics Gold Label event, the marathon continues to gain global prominence.

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Lagos Marathon: No Nigerian Winner Since 2016

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By Abdulkareem Adeyemi

Kenyan and Ethiopian athletes have dominated the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon since its inception in 2016, with no Nigerian securing a victory in the prestigious Gold Label race.

Kenyan runners have won eight times, while Ethiopian athletes claimed the title in 2019 and 2022.

The fastest recorded time remains 2 hours, 10 minutes, set by Kenya’s David Barmasai in 2020.

Despite strong participation from Nigerian runners, East Africans continue to reign supreme in the annual 42 km race.

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Kenya, Ethiopia Dominate 2025 Lagos City Marathon

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By Ifeoluwa Odunayo

Kenya’s Edwin Kibet and Ethiopia’s Guta Meseret Hirpa clinched victory at the 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, reaffirming East Africa’s dominance in the event.

Kibet secured the men’s title in 2:14:06, winning $50,000—his second triumph after a 2023 victory.

Hirpa claimed her first title in the women’s category with a time of 2:37:04.

Nigeria’s Nyango Gyang Boyi made history as the first local runner to finish in the top 10, placing 8th with 2:25:41.58 and earning a total of $4,000 and N2 million.

The gold-label marathon attracted thousands of participants, including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

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