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Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by bambostic: 8:09am On Jul 28, 2014 |
http://makingofchampions.net/2014/07/28/another-american-robert-simmons-switches-allegiances-to-team-nigeria-commonwealth-games/ Watch out for the first ever appearance 25-year-old American Robert Simmons in Nigeria’s colours in the 400 metres at 11.46am – it is unlcear when and how Simmons switched allegiance to Team Nigeria, considering that he did not appear at the National Trials in Calabar in June, which should have served as the qualifiers for the Commonwealth Games. Omeiza Akerele finished 3rd at the trials but was part of Nigeria’s team at the World Junior Championships which just concluded in the US yesterday, so perhaps the decision was made for him to compete there instead! For anyone arriving late to this party, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding Nigeria’s new American recruits, who largely dominated proceedings at the Nigerian Trials in June, particularly regarding their eligibility for the Green Passport of Nigeria, and whether they are good enough to win global medals for Nigeria. According to Simmons’ IAAF Profile, he has a PB of 45.19s set this season, which places him 18th amongst Commowealth Athletes this season, suggesting that though he is an improvement on Nigeria’s current quarter-milers who have struggled to break 46 seconds for some time now, he is unlikely to win a medal at these Games. The question on his eligibility for the Nigerian passport is another one altogether. We will update you when we found out more about his switch! Men’s 400m ROUND 1 TODAY 11.32am – Heat 2 - Salihu Isah (NGR No. 1, C’wealth No. 49) vs Wayde Van Niekerk (RSA, C’wealth No. 4) 11.39am – Heat 3 – Noah Akwu (NGR No. 2, outside C’wealth Top 50) vs Kirani James (GRN, Olympic Champion & C’wealth No. 1) 11.46am – Heat 4 – Robert Simmons (American – never competed for Nigeria previously! C’wealth No. 18) 2 Likes |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by Wolison(m): 8:33am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Pix or I donbilivit#1st to comment......front page tins Noni# 1 Like |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by tdayof(m): 8:33am On Jul 28, 2014 |
awesome 1 Like |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by lifestyle1(m): 8:33am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by cnwamo(m): 8:34am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Hmm |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by Urine: 8:34am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Does he have a Nigerian parent? The post makes it sound as if he has no connection with Nigeria. 21 Likes |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by ednut1(m): 8:34am On Jul 28, 2014 |
we no want 1 Like |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by Raymondfayowole(m): 8:35am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Ok ooo |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by ichidodo: 8:35am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Im no see ghana? 1 Like |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by jaybiz007(m): 8:36am On Jul 28, 2014 |
space booked. no offeinse |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by guyman2012(m): 8:36am On Jul 28, 2014 |
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Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by kingjaja23(m): 8:36am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Or we bought him Transfers now occur in commonwealth games?? 2 Likes |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by pendusky(m): 8:36am On Jul 28, 2014 |
thank God no be Canoe Paddling 2 Likes |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by Fresia01(f): 8:37am On Jul 28, 2014 |
dat guy shud come marry me if he is good, handsome and a good runner!!! cus am cute!!! 13 Likes |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by Nobody: 8:37am On Jul 28, 2014 |
No pix? |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by Couzy21(m): 8:38am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Luvly |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by Nobody: 8:38am On Jul 28, 2014 |
good news, Why can't one of these telecoms companies sponsor a telent hunt for athletes instead of all these Nigerian idol or project fame? We like to copy useless things in this country. Do a talent hunt, discover young prospects, send them abroad to become world beaters and have the advertise your fast Internet connection when they are made. Simple logic. I hope someone make this proposal to one of those companies, imagine Usain bolt as their brand ambassador for speed, its a win win situation. 97 Likes |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by Nobody: 8:39am On Jul 28, 2014 |
i don hear |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by Tuminibody: 8:39am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Me sef go get American jersey, hope dem no go pursue me |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by Descartes: 8:40am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Obiagelli: good news,I wonder o o 2 Likes |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by stonemind(f): 8:41am On Jul 28, 2014 |
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Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by tbagjames(m): 8:41am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Please brother, don't switch. ebola is real. 1 Like |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by Omojayejaye(m): 8:41am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Op...we don hear you...you made it sound as if they don't have ties to naija.. |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by Dygeasy(m): 8:41am On Jul 28, 2014 |
I'm still looking for the good news in this. |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by kingjaja23(m): 8:42am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Fresia01: dat guy shud come marry me if he is good, handsome and a good runner!!! cus am cute!!!and desperately thirsty! 18 Likes |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by iterator25: 8:42am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Fresia01: dat guy shud come marry me if he is good, handsome and a good runner!!! cus am cute!!!your mates are starting businesses, you're here on nairaland looking for marriage.. smh 27 Likes |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by Tawis06(m): 8:42am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Obiagelli: good news,Three gbosa for u 8 Likes |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by Nobody: 8:43am On Jul 28, 2014 |
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Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by UjSizzle(f): 8:44am On Jul 28, 2014 |
What's good news about an American wanting to run for us? 1 Like |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by ULSHERLAN(m): 8:44am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Fresia01: dat guy shud come marry me if he is good, handsome and a good runner!!! cus am cute!!! |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by sammyjay3(m): 8:44am On Jul 28, 2014 |
That's nice....... (i no read the post at all) i just cum mark register 5 Likes |
Re: Another American, Robert Simmons, Switches Allegiances To Team Naija @ C'wealth! by Superstar007(m): 8:45am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Nice one! Meanwhile, BREAKING NEWS: Chelsea fc have completed the signing of South korea defender PARK D' BUS on a 4-year deal worth £4.5m 22 Likes |
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