Nigeria, Aug. 30 -- Athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia dominated the 2026 Enugu City International Marathon on Saturday, winning the top prizes in the 42-kilometre men's and women's categories.

The annual marathon event - which was held for the first time in 2025 - drew athletes and spectators across Nigeria and other parts of Africa.

The Sahara Reporters publisher and 2027 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, made a surprise appearance at the marathon, taking part in the 10-kilometre men's category.

The 10-kilometre and 42-kilometre races commenced from the Mgbemena Area of Enugu and ended at the Michael Okpara Square in the Independence Layout Area of the state.

In the men's 42-kilometre category, Ken...