World Athletics Championship: AFN Lists Amusan, Brume 20 Others

World Athletics Championship: AFN Lists Amusan, Brume 20 Others

Sampson Adedeji

Ahead of the 2022 World Athletics Championship, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria ( AFN) has released the list of 22-man that will represent the country in Oregon, United States, BSNsports.com.ng has gathered

Expectedly, topping the list are; Tobi Amusan and Ese Brume both who will be hoping to clinch medals in their different games, having missed out in Doha four years ago.

Also on the list is Nigerian champion in Shot Put, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, who finished in 8th position in Doha as well as sprinter, Favour Ofili who made it to the semifinal in the 400m event in her debut three years ago.

Joining Ofili will be fellow sprinters; Rosemary Chukwuma who was also in Doha and Tokyo Olympics 100m and 200m semifinalist, Grace Nwokocha.

Nigeria’s champion, Favour Ashe, reigning World U20 200m champion, Udodi Onwuzurike and reigning African Games champion, Raymond Ekevwo will compete in the 100m event while new national 400m hurdles record holder, Ezekiel Nathaniel will be making his debut in the championship.

 Imaobong Nse Uko will also be making her debut and will compete in the 400m event and the 4x400m mixed relay.

 Ruth Usoro will be competing in both the long and triple jumps.

Others Are: Sade Olatoye, Chioma Onyekwere, Godson Brume, Ushoritse Joy Udo Gabriel, Amusan.

Patience Okon-George, Knowledge Omovoh, Dubem Amene, Samson Nathaniel and Sikiru Adeyemi 

Meanwhile Kayode Yaya, Gabriel Okon, Esabunor Mavuah and Ken Onuaguluchi will lead the team as coaches.

The championship is slated to start on July 15th.