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The Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has released the list of 35 athletes to represent the country at the Olympic games holding in August, in Rio, Brazil.

A statement containing Nigeria’s representatives was released on on Wednesday night by Olukayode Thomas, AFN head of media and communication.

While 11 male athletes were shortlisted, 24 Nigerian female athletes will participate in the Olympics.

MALE ATHLETES

Seye Ogunlewe (100m)
Egwero Ogho-Oghene 100m)
Monzavous Edward (100)
Odele Oghenetega (200m)
Oduduru Divine (200m)
Orukpe Eraiyokan (400m)
Anthon Hicks (110m Hurdles)
Ukaoma Miles (400m Hurdles)
Oke Tosin (Triple Jump)
Olamigoke Olumide
Mozia Stephen (Shot Put)

FEMALE ATHLETES

Blessing Okagbare
Madu Jennifer
Gloria Asumnu
Uko Peace
Osazuwa Agnes
Sanni Zainab
Francis Cecilia
Khadijat Suleman
Ekpone Olivia.
George Patience Okon
Bamgbose Margaret
Omotoso Omolara Grace
George Regina
Ajayi Yinka
Ossai Rita Vivian
Mayungbe Blessing
Sogbesan Ekundayo.
Oluwatobiloba Amusan (100m Huddles)
Amaka Ogoegbunam (400m Hurdles)
Doreen Amata (High Jump)
Brume Ese (Long Jump)
Okoro Chinwe (Discus)
Nwanneka Okwelogu (Shot Put)
Uhunoma Osazuwa (Heptathlon)

https://www.thecable.ng/nigeria-athletes-olympics-list?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C9420524798

The question is, will Blessing Okagbare be able to replicate her exploits now that she is married?.

I wish them success in the competition. Proudly Naija. Let them keep the flag flying high.

i only came to check names


and am kinda disappointed


especially with the women team

people DAT wud just go on excursion , waste our money n bundle demselves back

good
go bring back gold


may the blessing of the Lord be with you guys .



I pray you don't bring zika virus back home . Amen

Hope of medaling = 0.00000002%
Btw, I thought Nigeria was supposed to have a contingent of 63 athletes for the Rio Olympics?

Like say dem go collect spoon

Emmatdayo:
i only came to check names


and am kinda disappointed


especially with the women team

pray they perform well, now let's see the list of the supporters that will be going down there

Who are this people oooh
But na Name i come check sha

more strengths to their muscles

Watin con happen

Good Squad!

Berlyn:

bro4u:
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Seun pls Ban this people

seunny4lif:

Seu√n pls Ban this people

[size=15pt]smh [/size]

Rio here we come!

Wat?... my name aint there?

Ok,i forgot,its on d Dream team list

Oh my word

If its a political appointment, you will see:
Ahmed Musa
Saliu Mohamed
A.boki Dantete
Musa Musa
Abubakar Adamu
Sallah Salamu
Dangote Musa

Etc.....

When it comes to running which we don't knw whether they will win anytin, to go and work like horse and faint, you will see other tribes..nonsense!!!!

Where 's Fasuba ?

Muyogoa:
Where 's Fasuba ?

Joined the British Navy some time ago.

U will never see dia names here. When e reach to rep this country for sports, science and any gud tin na south, but 4 employment and political appointments. Dey suddenly bcm d mst competent region. Rubbish!!!

35 names = 0 medal. Meanwhile, hope the list will be accepted by the power that be, I can only see southerners.

blueto:


https://www.thecable.ng/nigeria-athletes-olympics-list?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C9420524798

35 athletes when other countries are targeting 100 medals.
Nigeria is a joke. Lai Mohammed should educate the Fed govt. and tell them that training 2000 athletes will create more job than masquerades.