NSC Backs Amusan, Brume-Led Team Nigeria For World Championships In Tokyo

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its support for Team Nigeria’s contingent to the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, scheduled for 13–21 September 2025.

The Director-General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, urged the athletes to give their best and bring glory to Nigeria, emphasising that they have the full backing of the Commission and the Nigerian people.

“The chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, declared from the outset that Nigeria must excel in athletics,” Olopade stated. “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 will firmly stand behind them as they represent our flag in Tokyo.”

In a statement issued on Thursday morning by his special assistant on media, Kola Daniel, Olopade confirmed that he will be present in Tokyo to provide frontline support, ensuring Team Nigeria enjoys a smooth championship experience.

Leading the 15-member squad are world record holder and hurdles champion Oluwatobiloba Amusan and Commonwealth Games champion Ese Brume, accompanied by a talented mix of established and emerging stars across sprints, jumps, throws, and hurdles. Nigeria aims to build on its performance from the 2022 World Championships, where Tobi Amusan set the 100m hurdles world record (12.12s) and claimed gold, while Brume secured silver in the long jump.

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 and 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 and Oyesade Olatoye – Hammer Throw