searay: Waiting for Bolt to become a Nigerian.

BadBoy25: He sucks ,no one needs him . he has no choice but to stoop so Low .

bambostic: 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)

Fresia01: dat guy shud come marry me if he is good, handsome and a good runner!!! cus am cute!!!

Ok, im coming....but errrr do you have big yansh??

Superstar007: Nice one! Meanwhile,

BREAKING NEWS: Chelsea fc have
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defender PARK D' BUS on a 4-year
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UjSizzle: What's good news about an American wanting to run for us?

Urine: Does he have a Nigerian parent? The post makes it sound as if he has no connection with Nigeria.

Fresia01: dat guy shud come marry me if he is good, handsome and a good runner!!! cus am cute!!!

Fresia01: dat guy shud come marry me if he is good, handsome and a good runner!!! cus am cute!!!

tellwisdom:

Ok, im coming....but errrr do you have big yansh??

Fresia01: dat guy shud come marry me if he is good, handsome and a good runner!!! cus am cute!!!

Superstar007: 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

kingjaja23: and desperately thirsty!

hensben: it sucks to be you mehn!

Superstar007: 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

best2com:
You just broke my e-Heart.

Obiagelli: 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.

alotofgrace: the US always have a plan.... beware

shinel:
so he can be officially connected to his adopted country? lolz!! I envy u..my sister...

best2com:

akpanikpe:
Omg! Why not convert this comment as a thread topic under sport? and I bet is Gonna make front page.

tbagjames: Please brother, don't switch. ebola is real.

Fresia01: dat guy shud come marry me if he is good, handsome and a good runner!!! cus am cute!!!

iterator25: your mates are starting businesses, you're here on nairaland looking for marriage.. smh