Welcome to The Legends Track & Field Series
The Legends Track & Field Series is a groundbreaking continental sports initiative dedicated to celebrating Africa’s greatest track and field champions while building a platform for the next generation of athletes. Through world-class competitions hosted annually across Nigeria, Zambia, Burkina Faso, and Sierra Leone, the Series creates opportunities for athletes to compete at elite levels without leaving the continent — while showcasing Africa’s vibrancy, culture, and talent to the world.
The Legends
Our Series is anchored by iconic athletes whose achievements inspire millions:
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Mary Onyali (Nigeria) – Olympic medalist, African sprint queen.
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Samuel Matete (Zambia) – World champion & African record holder, 400m hurdles.
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Eunice Barber (Sierra Leone/France) – World champion in the heptathlon and long jump.
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Fabrice Zango (Burkina Faso) – Olympic medalist, world champion, and triple jump world record holder.
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Innocent Egbunike (Nigeria/USA) – Former African record holder across all men’s sprint events and Olympic medalist.
Together, they bring their legacies, mentorship, and vision to guide a new era of African athletics.
Learn More about the Legends in the Legends Profiles Page ...
A Green Sports Initiative
🎯 What Makes the Series Unique
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Elite Competitions Across Tiers:
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Professional Open Category – World-class events for elite athletes.
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Track & Field League of Nations – Head-to-head national team competitions.
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Schools & Colleges – Invitation-only meets nurturing grassroots talent.
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Community Impact: Specialized clinics for athletes and coaches, plus a Green Sports Initiative with tree planting at every meet to offset carbon footprints.
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Global Reach: Produced in partnership with international broadcast and streaming companies, the Series will be televised worldwide, offering sponsors and fans a window into Africa’s beauty, culture, and talent.
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Cultural Integration: Events infused with African music, traditions, and hospitality to create an unforgettable experience for attendees.
📅 Upcoming Events (2026 Season)
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Mary Onyali Classics – May 23–25, 2026 | Abeokuta, Nigeria
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Samuel Matete Classics – June 27–28, 2026 | Ndola, Zambia
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Fabrice Zango Classics – September 25–27, 2026 | Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Eunice Barber Classics – March 2027 | Freetown, Sierra Leone
Registration opens January 1, 2026 for local athletes. Official invitations will be sent to national associations and federations across Africa and beyond, and Professional Athletes will be contacted through their Agents.
Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities
Be part of history by aligning your brand with Africa’s most ambitious athletics initiative. Sponsorship benefits include:
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Title, presenting, and supporting sponsorship tiers.
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Global broadcast and digital exposure.
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On-site activations, hospitality, and community engagement.
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Association with Africa’s most celebrated sporting legends.
Click the More Info button below to contact us to explore sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
💡 Why It Matters
Track and Field is Africa’s second most popular sport after football, yet opportunities for professional-level competition within the continent are limited. The Legends Series fills this gap by:
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Creating sustainable, world-class sporting events in Africa.
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Offering athletes qualification pathways for international competitions.
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Driving tourism, economic growth, and global recognition for host cities.
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Inspiring the next generation of African champions.
The Legends Track & Field Series isn’t just a sporting event — it’s a cultural celebration, a platform for growth, and a window to Africa’s future. Whether you’re an athlete, fan, sponsor, or partner, you are part of this journey.
Africa’s Stage. Africa’s Legends. Africa’s Future.
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