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Olympics: 35 Track-And-Field Athletes To Represent Nigeria

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Nigeria’s track and field contingent for the 2024 Paris Olympics has been unveiled by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, featuring a formidable roster of 35 athletes poised to compete across various disciplines.
Among the male sprinters are Favour Ashe, Godson Brume, and Kayinsola Ajayi, set to ignite the track in the 100-metre event. Udodi Onwuzurike will bring his speed to the 200-metre race, while Chidi Okezie and Samuel Ogazi will challenge in the demanding 400-metre discipline.
Edose Ibadin will carry Nigeria’s hopes in the 800m, and Ezekiel Nathaniel will showcase his prowess in the 400m hurdles.
In the field events, Prosper Chinecherem and Chukwuebuka Enekwechi aim for glory in the javelin and shot put, respectively.
On the women’s side, sprinters like Favour Ofili, Rosemary Chukwuma, and Tima Godbless will represent Nigeria in the 100m and 200m events, while Ella Onojuvwevwo and Esther Elo Joseph will compete in the challenging 400m.
Tobi Amusan will bring her expertise to the 100-metre hurdles, and Ese Brume, Ruth Usoro, and Prestina Ochonogor will leap into action in the long jump. High jump specialist Temitope Adesina and hammer thrower Sade Olatoye add depth to Nigeria’s field event lineup.
The relay teams, both men’s and women’s, are poised to deliver thrilling performances, showcasing Nigeria’s speed and teamwork on the track.
With a history of consistent participation in the Olympics since their debut in Helsinki in 1952, Nigeria’s contingent of 82 athletes across various sports underscores the country’s commitment to excellence on the global sporting stage.
As the Paris 2024 Olympics draw near, expectations are high for Nigeria’s track and field athletes to shine, inspired by a legacy of achievement and national pride.
FULL LIST
Men’s 100m: Favour Ashe, Godson Brume, Kayinsola Ajayi
Men’s 200m: Udodi Onwuzurike
Men’s 400m: Chidi Okezie, Samuel Ogazi

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CAFCC: Enyimba International In Pot 3 For Draws

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African soccer governing body has released the pots for the qualified teams for the group stage of the Confederation Cup, Tidesports sources reports.
Enyimba International is among the 16 qualified teams for the group stage of the competition.
The People’s Elephant was placed in pot 3 alongside ASJaaraf, CS Constantine; Bravos Do Maquils, Lunda Suliat, Orapa United, Black Bulls, and Stellenbosch. Pot 1 consists of Zamalek, RS Berkane, Simba SC, and USM Algers while Pot 2 has ASEC Mimosa, Stade Malien, Al Masry, and CS Sfaxien.

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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers : Super Eagles Host Libya, Oct 11

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria will host the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday three encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Friday, October 11.
The two teams will clash in a matchday four encounter at the Tripoli International Stadium four days later.
The Super Eagles started their qualifying campaign with a 3-0 home win against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic.
The three-time African champions were held to 0-0 draw by the Amavubi of Rwanda in their second group game.The West Africans occupy top spot in Group D with four points from two games.
Libya are bottom of the group after amassing one point from two games.
Only the top teams in each group will advance to the tournament proper in Morocco beginning in December 2025.
Meanwhile, Libya has opted to host Group D leaders Nigeria at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium, in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Matchday 4 encounter. The facility is located in the city of Benina, some 19 kilometres outside the country’s second city, Benghazi.
Known previously as Hugo Chávez Stadium, the stadium is a 10,000-capacity facility with an artificial turf.
Both countries will do a Matchday 3 battle at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Friday, 11th October, before the clash in the city at the edge of the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday, 15th October.
While the match in Uyo will kick off at 5pm, the battle in Benina will commence at 8pm Nigeria time.
Libya remain bottom of Group D after two rounds of matches, following a 1-1 at home to Rwanda (a game that was played at the Tripoli International Stadium) and a 1-2 loss to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Abidjan.
Nigeria tops the pool with four points, after a 3-0 spanking of Benin Republic in Uyo on Matchday 1 and a scoreless draw with Rwanda’s Amavubi in Kigali on Matchday 2.

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NYG: Kano Athletes Protest Over Allowances In Asaba

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Kano State athletes, who participated in the concluded 8th edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta State, last Friday called on Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to address the issue of their poor camp allowances.
The athletes, speaking anonymously, expressed dissatisfaction with the daily allowance they received, claiming it was significantly lower than that of their counterparts from neighbouring Northwestern states.
“We were given less than N20,000 for ten days, while athletes from Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara received N50,000. Jigawa athletes were paid the highest, receiving N80,000,” one of the athletes said.
Despite the disparity in allowances, the athletes secured five gold, three silver, and one bronze in the competition.
They urged the governor to intervene and resolve the issue.
Also, the athletes commended the Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, for supporting other athletes representing the state in sports like football and basketball and hoped for similar support.
The objective of the National Youth Games, initiated by former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2013, is to promote unity, peace, and understanding among youths while addressing issues of restiveness and unemployment across the country.

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