Tobi Amusan, Ese Brume Lead Nigeria to 2025 Championships.

September 11, 2025

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Tobi Amusan

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has pledged full backing for Team Nigeria as they prepare to compete at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, scheduled from September 13 to September 21.

In a statement released on Thursday, Kola Daniel, media aide to NSC Director-General Bukola Olopade, urged the athletes to give their best performance and make the nation proud.

“From the beginning, the NSC chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, made it clear that Nigeria must get it right in athletics. This is a moment of pride, and we trust our athletes to compete with determination and secure podium finishes,” Olopade said.

He further assured that the Commission and Nigerians across the globe stand firmly behind the team, adding that he will personally be in Tokyo to provide frontline support during the competition.

Team Nigeria’s Lineup for Tokyo 2025

The 15-member squad features a mix of world-class athletes and emerging stars across sprints, jumps, throws, and hurdles.

Men’s Team

  • Kayinsola Ajayi – 100m
  • Israel Sunday Okon – 100m
  • Udodi Onwuzurike – 200m
  • Samuel Ogazi – 400m
  • Chidi Okezie – 400m
  • Ezekiel Nathaniel – 400m Hurdles
  • Charles Godfred – Long Jump
  • Chukwuebuka Enekwechi – Shot Put

Women’s Team

  • Rosemary Chukwuma – 100m
  • Tobi Amusan – 100m Hurdles (world record holder)
  • Ese Brume – Long Jump
  • Prestina Ochonogor – Long Jump
  • Obiageri Amaechi – Discus
  • Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons – Discus
  • Oyesade Olatoye – Hammer Throw

Building on Past Success

Nigeria heads to Tokyo with strong ambitions following the 2022 World Championships, where Tobi Amusan set a world record of 12.12 seconds in the 100m hurdles, earning gold. Ese Brume also secured a silver medal in the women’s long jump, further boosting Nigeria’s global athletics profile.

With the NSC’s backing and a blend of seasoned champions and rising stars, Team Nigeria aims to surpass previous achievements and bring home more medals.

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