AFN meets deadline, enters Ashe, Chukwuma, Adegoke, 21 others for World Athletics Relays in Gaborone
By Uzor Odigbo
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has entered 24 athletes ahead of the upcoming World Athletics Relays scheduled to take place from May 2 to 3 in Gaborone, Botswana.
The list, put together by the federation’s Technical Committee following a successful entry process, blends experience with emerging talent as Nigeria aims to make a strong impression on the global stage.
Leading the charge are athletes such as Patience Okon George, Blessing Ogundiran, Chidi Okezie, Ojeli Ifeanyi Emmanuel, Enoch Adegoke and Favour Ashe, all of whom bring valuable international experience to the team.
The AFN has also selected a new generation of athletes, with rising profiles such as Gafari Badmus, Asuquo Ezekiel Eno, Lawrence Jacinta the youngest member of the team, Jimoh Toheebat and Tejiri Godwin earning call-ups, signaling a strategic focus on depth and future development.
Nigeria will compete in all six relay events at the championships, underlining the federation’s ambition to secure podium presence.
AFN President Tonobok Okowa expressed confidence in the selected athletes, noting that the blend of youth and experience positions Nigeria for a competitive outing in Gaborone.
With preparations intensifying, expectations are high that the team will rise to the occasion and reaffirm Nigeria’s status as a powerhouse in global relay competitions.
THE FULL TEAM LIST
4×100 Men
Enoch Adegoke
Favour Tejire Ashe
James Taiwo Emmanuel
Chidera Ezeakor
Tejire Godwin
4×400m Men
Ezekiel Enoh Azukwo
Gafari Badmus
Victor Ime
Samson Nathaniel
Emmanuel Ojeli
Chidi Okezie
4×100m Women
Jenifer Chukwuka
Rosemary Chukwuma
Miracle Ezechukwu
Rosemary Nwankwo
Blessing Ogundiran
Maria Thompson Omokwe
4×400m Women
Anita Enaruna
Patience okon George
Toheebat Jimoh
Taiwo Mary Kudoro
Jecinta Lawrence
Esther Okon
4×100m Mixed
Enoch Adegoke
Rosemary Chukwuma
James Taiwo Emmanuel
Chidera Ezeaku
Miracle Ezechukwu
Blessing Ogundiran
4×400m Mixed
Sekiru Adewale Adeyemi
Anita Enaruna
Patience Okon George
Toheebat Jimoh
Emmanuel Ojeli Chidi Okezie.
