AFN unveils star-studded athletics squad for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
By Tosin Omojola
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has expressed confidence in Team Nigeria’s medal prospects after unveiling a 29-member athletics squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
The team comprises 16 female and 13 male athletes, blending established stars with promising young talents as Nigeria aims for a successful campaign at one of the Commonwealth’s premier multi-sport events.
Leading the squad are world record holder Tobi Amusan, sprint sensation Kanyinsola Ajayi, shot put star Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, Rosemary Chukwuma, Favour Ashe, Patience George, Ezekiel Nathaniel, Temitope Adeshina, Esther Joseph and Blessing Ogundiran.
The team also includes exciting youngsters Jessica Oji and Jami Schlueter, who recently switched their sporting allegiance to Nigeria. The AFN believes their addition will further strengthen the country’s athletics programme.
Team Nigeria Athletics Squad (Events)
Women: Temitope Adeshina (High Jump), Tobi Amusan (100m Hurdles), Ruth Usoro (Long Jump/Triple Jump), Obi Chukwuka (400m), Rosemary Chukwuma (100m, 200m, 4x100m Relay), Patience George (400m, 4x400m Relay), Rosemary Nwankwo (100m, 200m, 4x100m Relay), Esther Joseph (100m, 4x100m Relay), Blessing Ogundiran (400m, 4x400m Relay), Jessica Oji (Shot Put), Olayinka Olajide (100m, 200m, 4x100m Relay), Oyesade Olatoye (Hammer Throw), Prestina Ochonogor (Long Jump), Miracle Ezechukwu (Discus Throw), Favour Onyah (Long Jump/Triple Jump), Obiageri Amaechi (Discus Throw), and Jami Schlueter (Pole Vault).
Men: Kanyinsola Ajayi (100m, 4x100m Relay), Alaba Akintola (400m), Favour Ashe (100m, 4x100m Relay), Chukwuebuka Enekwechi (Shot Put), Chidera Ezeakor (100m), Ezekiel Nathaniel (400m Hurdles, 4x400m Relay), Samuel Ogazi (400m, 4x400m Relay), Israel Okon (100m, 200m, 4x100m Relay), Udodi Onwuzuruike (200m, 4x100m Relay), Edidiong Udo (400m), Adekalu Fakorede (Triple Jump), Chinekechem Nnamdi (Javelin Throw), and others selected by the federation.
The athletics events at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will begin on July 27 and run for six days.
