Our Portfolio

World-Class Events
Across Africa

From the continent's strongest marathon brand to beach football and heritage races — NSML owns, manages, and grows Africa's most impactful sporting properties.

Active Properties

Our Events

International
PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon
The PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon is Nigeria’s capital city’s premier long-distance race. The maiden edition was held on 20 April 2024, making it the first World Athletics-supervised half marathon in Abuja — bringing international road racing standards to the heart of Nigeria. With 50,000+ participants in its debut year, the Abuja City […]
50K+
Participants
2024
Inaugural Year
1st
World Athletics-Supervised Race in Abuja
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Heritage Race
Abeokuta 10KM Race
The Abeokuta 10KM Race is one of Nigeria’s most beloved road races — a race rich in cultural significance and continental participation. Since its inaugural edition in 2019, the event has drawn over 120,000 cumulative participants, establishing itself as the defining sporting event of the ancient Egba capital. NSML serves as Project Consultant and Patent […]
120K+
Cumulative Participants
2019
Since
Annual
Frequency
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Heritage Race
Ijebu Heritage Half Marathon
The Ijebu Heritage Half Marathon is a 21.1km road race rooted in the cultural identity of Ijebu-Ode, one of South-West Nigeria’s most historically significant cities. The maiden edition was held on 17 July 2021 in partnership with Airtel Nigeria, drawing over 5,000 runners and spectators to the streets of Ijebu-Ode for the first time. NSML […]
5K+
Participants & Spectators
21.1 KM
Race Distance
2021
Inaugural Edition
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Lifestyle + Sports
Copa Lagos Beach Soccer
Copa Lagos Beach Soccer is Nigeria’s premier beach football and lifestyle event — and it is making its grand return to Eko Atlantic City in December 2026. NSML has been granted the rights by Kinetic Sports, the original creator of Copa Lagos, to manage the event’s revival after its last edition in 2019. Copa Lagos […]
20,000+
Expected Attendance
3
Days of Action
Dec 2026
Next Edition
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New Property
Enugu City International Marathon
The Enugu City International Marathon made a stunning debut on 3 May 2025, drawing over 13,000 runners and spectators in its first edition. The event marked the arrival of a World Athletics-supervised international marathon in South-East Nigeria — opening a new chapter in the region’s sporting history. NSML serves as Project Consultant for the Enugu […]
13K+
Debut Runners & Spectators
2025
Inaugural Year
1st
International Marathon in South-East Nigeria
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New Property
Yenagoa City International 10KM Race
The Yenagoa City International 10KM Race made history in 2026 as the first World Athletics-supervised road race in Southern Nigeria. With over 5,000 runners and spectators in its debut edition, the event established Bayelsa State as a new frontier for competitive road racing in Nigeria. NSML serves as Project Consultant, bringing its decade-long track record […]
5,000+
Runners & Spectators
2026
Inaugural Year
1st
World Athletics Race in Southern Nigeria
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Northern Nigeria
Kaduna Half Marathon
The Kaduna Half Marathon is a 21.1km road race that made history as the first World Athletics-supervised marathon event in Northern Nigeria. The inaugural edition, held in 2021, drew over 7,000 runners to the streets of Kaduna — a landmark moment for road racing in the region. NSML served as Project Consultant, working closely with […]
7K+
Runners — Inaugural Edition
21.1 KM
Race Distance
2021
Inaugural Edition
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International · Ultra-Distance
IAU African Championship Remo
The IAU African Championship Remo brought international ultra-distance running to Remo, Ogun State, for its inaugural edition in 2019. Sanctioned by the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU), the championship drew over 5,000 participants and spectators, placing Remo on the continental ultra-running map. NSML served as Sponsorship Consultant, securing commercial backing from Value Jet Airline, Keystone […]
5K+
Participants — Inaugural Edition
Ultra
Distance Championship
2019
Inaugural Edition
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Sports Club
Stormers Sports Club
Stormers Sports Club — formerly Nilayo Football Club — is NSML’s flagship sports club property. The club has established itself as a powerhouse in Ogun State football, claiming back-to-back Lisabi Cup Championships in 2024 and 2025, and earning promotion to the Nigeria National League (NNL) of Nigeria’s domestic football structure. The Stormers Sports Club Academy […]
2x
Lisabi Cup Champions (2024 & 2025)
NNL
Newly Promoted
Academy
Baptist Boys High School
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Coming Soon

Copa Lagos Beach Soccer
Upcoming · Dec 2026
Copa Lagos
Copa Lagos Beach Soccer
Nigeria's premier beach football and lifestyle event returns to Eko Atlantic City. A three-day high-energy weekend drawing 20,000+ fans, athletes, and lifestyle enthusiasts. Licensee granted by Kinetic Sports — first return since the 2019 edition.
Consultations

Projects We've Shaped

Beyond our owned properties, NSML has served as technical consultant and brand management partner on some of Africa's largest sporting events.

Technical Consultant
National Sports Festival Delta 2022
Partnered to help the state win the pitch and execute a top-level sporting festival. 15,000+ athletes across all states of the federation. 8 days in Asaba, Delta State.
Technical Consultant
Niger Delta Sports Festival
Helped the organising committee execute a top-level sporting festival involving all Niger Delta states. 3,000+ competing athletes over 8 days in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Sponsorship Consultant
Asaba 2018 African Senior Athletics Championship
5,000+ athletes from 54 African countries. Secured commitments from Zenith Bank, GAC Motors, Rite Foods, Ericsson, Gree Electric, and Lontor.
Project & Sponsorship Consultant
F5WC Football Five World Championship
Nigeria representative for the world's first 5-A-Side amateur tournament. 1M+ players across 48 countries. Raised over ₦20M from the private sector locally.