With the World Athletics Championships fast approaching, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has thrown its weight fully behind Team Nigeria as the athletes gear up for competition in Tokyo from September 13 to 21, 2025.
A statement released by Kola Daniel, spokesperson to NSC Director-General Bukola Olopade, expressed confidence in the team’s ability to deliver. Olopade, who will be in Tokyo to provide direct support, encouraged the athletes to compete with courage and bring honour to the nation.
“This is more than just participation—it is a moment of pride. We trust our athletes to rise to the challenge and secure podium finishes. The commission, along with millions of Nigerians, stands firmly behind them,” he noted.
NSC chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has also stressed the importance of Nigeria establishing its dominance in athletics, insisting that “this is the time to get it right.”
The 15-athlete squad is led by two global stars—world 100m hurdles record holder Tobi Amusan and long jump medalist Ese Brume. They are joined by a strong mix of sprinters, jumpers, and throwers, all determined to make an impact.
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Nigeria’s Line-Up for Tokyo 2025
Men:
- Kayinsola Ajayi (100m)
- Israel Sunday Okon (100m)
- Chidi Okezie (400m)
- Ezekiel Nathaniel (400m hurdles)
- Charles Godfred (long jump)
- Chukwuebuka Enekwechi (shot put)
Women:
- Rosemary Chukwuma (100m)
- Tobi Amusan (100m hurdles)
- Ese Brume (long jump)
- Prestina Ochonogor (long jump)
- Obiageri Amaechi (discus)
- Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons (discus)
- Oyesade Olatoye (hammer throw)
Nigeria heads to Tokyo determined to build on its 2022 glory, where Amusan stunned the world with her 12.12 seconds record-breaking run to win gold, while Brume leapt her way to silver in the women’s long jump.
