AFN Selects 15-Man Team to Represent Nigeria at Tokyo 2025 Championships
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has announced a formidable 15-man team to represent the country at the Tokyo 2025 Championships, marking another bold step in Nigeria’s bid to dominate track and field at the global level.
The carefully selected team comprises Nigeria’s top-performing athletes across sprinting, long-distance, relay, and field events. According to AFN officials, the selection process was based on recent form, consistency, and global ranking, ensuring that only the nation’s best talents will don the green-and-white in Japan.
Sources within the federation confirmed that the squad features a balance of experienced names and rising stars, with some of the athletes already boasting international medals. Nigeria is expected to compete strongly in the men’s and women’s 4x100m relays, 100m sprints, hurdles, and long jump events, which have historically been the country’s strengths.
AFN President Tonobok Okowa expressed optimism about the team’s chances, stressing that adequate preparation has gone into their training programs. “We are sending a team that is strong, disciplined, and capable of making Nigeria proud. Our athletes have been training rigorously, and we believe they can deliver podium finishes in Tokyo,” he said.
The build-up to Tokyo 2025 has seen Nigerian athletes participate in continental championships and Diamond League events, sharpening their competitiveness against world-class rivals. Analysts believe that if the momentum is sustained, Nigeria could secure multiple medals at the event.
Nigeria’s athletics has faced challenges in the past, ranging from funding issues to doping controversies, but recent reforms in the AFN and improved support from the sports ministry appear to be paying off. The strong 15-man squad is seen as a statement that Nigeria is ready to reclaim its glory on the world athletics stage.
Sports enthusiasts across the country have reacted positively to the announcement, with many urging the government to ensure timely funding, logistics, and welfare for the athletes. For fans, the Tokyo 2025 Championships will be more than just a sporting event, it will be a test of Nigeria’s ability to bounce back as a global athletics powerhouse.
With competition expected from the United States, Jamaica, Kenya, and Ethiopia, Nigeria’s athletes will have to be at their very best. Still, the AFN remains confident that the mix of seasoned runners and emerging stars will give the nation a competitive edge.
The Championships in Tokyo promise to be thrilling, and all eyes will be on Nigeria’s 15-man squad to see if they can rise to the occasion and deliver medals that will inspire the next generation of athletes.
