Nigeria’s mixed relay team books spot at 2027 World Championships
Team Nigeria has qualified for the World Athletics Championships in China by reaching the final of the mixed 4x100m relay at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana. The quartet of Favour Ashe, Jennifer Chukwuka-Obi, Chidera Ezeakor, and Maria Thompson Omokwe set a new African record with their performance. Despite missing key athletes in other events, Nigeria remains in contention for additional relay spots. The team’s success is seen as a major boost for the country’s relay programme.
Match highlights
- Favour Ashe, Jennifer Chukwuka-Obi, Chidera Ezeakor, and Maria Thompson Omokwe helped Nigeria secure a mixed 4x100m relay final spot and qualification for the 2027 World Championships.
- The team broke their own African record with a time of 40.24 seconds.
- Nigeria’s women’s and mixed relay teams faced setbacks due to the absence of key athletes like Rosemary Chukwuma, Blessing Ogundiran, and Anita Enaruna.
- The men’s 4x100m team still has a chance to qualify, while the mixed 4x100m squad is set to compete for medals against top sprint nations.
- Nigeria is also aiming for further qualifications through last-chance rounds in other relay events.
