The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Team Nigeria as the country’s athletes, led by stars Tobi Amusan and Ese Brume, depart for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Scheduled to take place from September 13 to 21, 2025, the championships promises to be a thrilling event. NSC Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has charged the athletes to deliver their best performances and bring glory to Nigeria, assuring them of the Commission’s and Nigerians full backing.
“chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, declared from inception that Nigeria must get it right in athletics,” Olopade said. “This is a moment of pride for our nation, and we trust our athletes to compete with determination and secure podium finishes. The Commission will continue to provide all the support they need and firmly stand behind them as they fly our flag in Tokyo.”
Hon. Olopade will be on ground in Tokyo to provide support from the frontline, ensuring Team Nigeria enjoys a smooth championship
experience.
Leading the 15-member squad are world record holder and hurdles queen Oluwatobiloba Amusan and Commonwealth Games champion Ese Brume, who are joined by a talented mix of established and emerging stars across sprints, jumps, throws, and hurdles.
*Nigeria’s 15-Member Team for Tokyo 2025*
Men:
• Kayinsola Ajayi – 100m
• Israel Sunday Okon – 100m
• Udodi Chudi Onwuzurike – 200m
• Samuel Ogazi – 400m
• Chidi Okezie – 400m
• Ezekiel Nathaniel – 400m Hurdles
• Charles Godfred – Long Jump
• Chukwuebuka Enekwechi – Shot Put
Women:
• Rosemary Chukwuma – 100m
• Tobiloba Amusan – 100m Hurdles
• Ese Brume – Long Jump
• Prestina Ochonogor – Long Jump
• Obiageri Amaechi – Discus
• Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons – Discus
• Oyesade Olatoye – Hammer Throw
Nigeria will look to build on its 2022 World Championships performance, when Tobi Amusan set the 100m hurdles world record (12.12s) and claimed gold, while Brume secured silver in the long jump.
