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Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan is set to begin her quest for an Olympic medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Stade de France, today. 

Nigerian Sprint champion Favour Ofili has expressed her disappointment after failing to secure a medal in the women’s 200m final at the Paris Olympics. 

Favour Ofili finished in sixth place in the women’s 200m final at the Paris Olympics.

Ahead of Nigeria’s Olympic Games quarter-final clash against Team USA, Rivers United head coach Ogoh Odaudu has cautioned D’Tigress, on raising their levels of game management.

Head coach Rena Wakama has assured that D’Tigress are not feeling any pressure as they prepare for a crucial match against Team USA.

Team Nigeria will have a strong presence in the Women’s long jump final at the ongoing Paris Olympics, with Ese Brume, Prestina Ochonogor, and Ruth Usoro all advancing to the final round.

As D’Tigress prepare for their high-stakes Quarter-final match against the defending champions Team USA, head coach Rena Wakama remains optimistic, and dismissed concerns that her team is under pressure.

Favour Ofili has become the first Nigerian woman in 28 years to qualify for the final of the 200m at the Olympics.

Nigeria’s Blessing Oborududu lost her semifinal bout in the women’s 68kg wrestling category, succumbing to Kyrgyzstan’s Meerim Zhumanazarova with a score of 3-1 on points.

Favour Ofili has clinched a place in the final of the women’s 200m at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games.