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Samuel Ogazi has secured a spot in the final of the men’s 400m at the 2024 Olympics, a significant achievement for the quarter-miler.
Favour Ofili finished in sixth place in the women’s 200m final at the Paris Olympics.
Nigeria’s Samuel Ogazi has made history by becoming the first Nigerian athlete in 36 years to qualify for the 400m final at the Olympic Games.
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.
Nigeria’s Udodi Onwuzuruike has qualified for the semi-finals of the men’s 200m in Paris.
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has announced that home-based athletes will now be eligible for training grants, a benefit that was previously only provided to those based abroad.
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.
