Nigeria Sets Sights on Gold with 17-Athlete Squad for 2025 World Athletics Relays in China
Nigeria is sprinting toward glory once again as 17 top-tier athletes gear up to represent the country at the 2025 World Athletics Relays, set to hold next month in Guangzhou, China.
The squad features 8 male and 9 female athletes, selected to power Team Nigeria in four highly competitive relay events: men’s and women’s 4x100m, as well as mixed 4x100m and 4x400m.
🏃♂️ Men’s 4x100m Lineup
Favour Ashe
Alaba Akintola
Karlington Anunagba
Udodi Onwuzurike
Fola Olaoye
Usheoritse Itsekiri
This is a fire-packed squad with a perfect mix of experience and youth. Favour Ashe and Udodi Onwuzurike, in particular, are bringing serious speed to the lanes.
🏃♀️ Women’s 4x100m Stars
Favour Ofili
Rosemary Chukwuma
Tobi Amusan (yes, queen of hurdles!)
Umukoro Success
Tiana Eyakpobeyan
Jennifer Chukwuka
It’s exciting to see Tobi Amusan, Nigeria’s golden girl in hurdles, take on the sprint relay challenge alongside the ever-reliable Ofili and Chukwuma.
🌀 Mixed 4x100m Relay
Rosemary Chukwuma
Favour Ofili
Umukoro Success
Favour Ashe
Alaba Akintola
Udodi Onwuzurike
Fasten your seatbelts, because this lineup screams explosive! These athletes are no strangers to high-stakes races and could easily steal the show.
🔁 Mixed 4x400m Relay
Patience Okon George
Omolara Ogunmakinju
Chidi Okezie
Samson Nathaniel
Emmanuel Ojeli
A seasoned and battle-ready squad with tons of global experience, ready to close out the longer relays with determination and grit.
🗣️ Opinion: Could This Be Nigeria’s Golden Moment?
With a blend of veteran finesse and youthful fire, this might be one of Team Nigeria’s most balanced relay teams in recent years. The inclusion of elite athletes like Amusan, Ofili, and Ashe gives us genuine medal hopes, while the mixed relays add excitement and unpredictability to the contest.
If baton exchanges are sharp and focused, Nigeria could easily run its way into relay history again.
Let’s rally behind our stars! 💚💛
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