The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has officially unveiled the nation’s contingent for the 2025 World Relays set to take place in Guangzhou, China.
With automatic qualification for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo at stake, Nigeria is going all out, fielding elite sprinters in four of the six relay events.
The team, brimming with raw talent, Olympic pedigree, and continental champions, is expected to challenge the world’s best as they seek to cement Nigeria’s dominance on the track.
Below is the full list of athletes selected to represent the country in their respective events:
Men’s 4x100m
Alaba Akintola
Favour Ashe
Karlington Anunagba
Olaoye Folawijo
Udodi Onwuzurike
Usheoritse Itsekiri
Women’s 4x100m
Favour Ofili
Justina Eyakpobeyan
Obi Jennifer Chukwuka
Rosemary Chukwuma
Success Umukoro
Tobi Amusan
Mixed 4x100m
Alaba Akintola
Favour Ashe
Favour Ofili
Rosemary Chukwuma
Success Umukoro
Udodi Onwuzurike
Mixed 4x400m
Chidi Okezie
Ifeanyi Ojeli
Ogunmakinju Omolara
Patience Okon-George
Praise Idamadudu
Samson Nathaniel
With household names like Tobi Amusan, the reigning World and Commonwealth hurdles champion, and Favour Ofili, one of the fastest women over 200m, expectations are sky-high.
The men’s squad also features a formidable lineup led by Udodi Onwuzurike and Favour Ashe, both seasoned on the global stage.
Team Nigeria will look to sprint, power, and baton-pass its way to international glory once again and bring home victory and medals from Guangzhou.
