Olusoji Fasuba
Olusoji Fasuba is a former Nigerian sprinter who made history as the African record holder in the men's 100m. Born on December 15, 1984, in Nigeria, Fasuba achieved notable success on the international athletics stage, including winning gold at the 2006 Commonwealth Games and the 2005 World Athletics Championships. He is recognized for his speed and competitive spirit, and has now transitioned into a role as a coach and advocate for the development of athletics in Nigeria. Recently, he has been vocal about the need for Nigerian athletics to focus on grassroots development and not overly rely on NCAA athletes.
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Recent news mentions
Fasuba has launched a scathing attack on the hierarchy of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria regarding Favour Ofili's switch to Turkey.
Ofili Saga: Fasuba Slams AFN Leadership
Nigeria· 2025-06-24
Olusoji Fasuba leads Nigeria’s all-time 100m rankings with a record of 9.85s.
Ajayi clocks sub-10 to become world’s second-fastestNigeria· 2025-04-21
Olusoji Fasuba has cautioned against an imminent burnout which will hamper the country’s performance at major championships.
Fasuba, Ogunkoya warn against over-reliance on NCAA athletes – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-18
