Athletes
Nigerian Athletes: Every Profile on SitesNG
66 profiles of Nigerian and Nigerian-heritage athletes in 28 sports, from Hakeem Olajuwon and Chioma Ajunwa to today’s world champions.
SitesNG is building the biggest collection of profiles of athletes of Nigerian birth or heritage. There are 66 full profiles so far across 28 sports, each covering the athlete’s career, statistics and Nigerian roots, with new profiles added every month.
Each sport’s players page also lists athletes who do not have a full profile yet, including the Polo hall of fame.
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Nigeria’s greatest athletes
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Photo: University of Houston Digital Library, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Hakeem Olajuwon
Basketball
Hakeem Olajuwon, born in Lagos in 1963: his Nigerian roots, two NBA titles, 1994 MVP, record 3,830 blocks, career statistics, honours and FAQ.
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Photo: JazzyJoeyD, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Anthony Joshua
Boxing
Anthony Joshua: parents from Sagamu, Ogun State; Olympic champion, two-time world heavyweight champion, 30-4 record and Tyson Fury on 11 December...
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Photo: MMAnytt, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Kamaru Usman
Martial Arts
Kamaru Usman, born in Auchi in 1987: first African-born UFC champion, five title defences, NCAA wrestling champion. Full record and Nigerian roots.
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Photo: MMMAnytt, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Israel Adesanya
Kickboxing
Israel Adesanya, born in Lagos in 1989: 75-5 kickboxer, 2016 Glory tournament winner, two-time UFC middleweight champion. Nigerian roots and records.
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Photo: Owula kpakpo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Tobi Amusan
Athletics
Tobi Amusan, born in Ijebu Ode in 1997: 2022 world champion, 12.12 Nigerian record, three Diamond League titles, 2025 world silver and 2026 results.
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Photo: Liondartois, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Victor Osimhen
Football (Soccer)
Victor Osimhen: raised in Olusosun, Lagos, with Edo and Delta roots; 2015 U-17 Golden Boot, Napoli title, Galatasaray, African Footballer of the...
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Photo: Steffen Prößdorf, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Asisat Oshoala
Football (Soccer)
Asisat Oshoala from Ikorodu, Lagos: six-time African Women's Player of the Year, Barcelona Champions League winner, scorer at three World Cups for...
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Photo: Kirill Venediktov, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Jay-Jay Okocha
Football (Soccer)
Jay-Jay Okocha, born in Enugu in 1973 with roots in Delta State: 1994 AFCON champion, 1996 Olympic gold, PSG and Bolton star, and his goal against...
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Olympic Games
Chioma Ajunwa, born in Imo State in 1970: 1996 Olympic long jump champion with 7.12 m, Nigeria's first individual Olympic gold, ex-Super Falcon.
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Photo: unknown author, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Dick Tiger
Boxing
Dick Tiger (Richard Ihetu), born in Amaigbo in 1929: world middleweight and light heavyweight champion, record 60-19-3, Ibadan 1963 and his story.
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Photo: Daxipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Maro Itoje
Rugby
Maro Itoje, born in London in 1994 to Nigerian parents: Saracens lock, England captain, 2025 Lions captain, 102 caps and The Pearl Fund.
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Photo: Peter Porai-Koshits, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Quadri Aruna
Table Tennis
Quadri Aruna, born in Oyo in 1988: first African in the table tennis world top 10, Rio 2016 quarter-finalist, Commonwealth and African champion.
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Archery
Photo coming soon Damilola Sholademi
Archery
Damilola Sholademi, Nigerian compound archer: self-taught in 2020, African Championship medals 2022 to 2026, US regional titles and his story.
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Athletics
Photo: Owula kpakpo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Tobi Amusan
Athletics
Tobi Amusan, born in Ijebu Ode in 1997: 2022 world champion, 12.12 Nigerian record, three Diamond League titles, 2025 world silver and 2026 results.
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Badminton
Photo coming soon Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori
Badminton
Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori, born in Lagos in 1997: five African badminton titles, African Games golds, Tokyo and Paris Olympics, results and rankings.
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Photo: Mentxuwiki, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Mariam Eniola Bolaji
Badminton
Mariam Eniola Bolaji: Paris 2024 Paralympic bronze, 2026 world silver and world No. 1 in SL3 para-badminton, Africa's first badminton medallist.
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Baseball
Photo: NigerianPride, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Wande Olabisi
Baseball
Wande Olabisi, born in Lagos in 1988: Stanford outfielder and the first Nigerian-born player drafted into Major League Baseball (Padres, 2009).
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Basketball
Photo: University of Houston Digital Library, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Hakeem Olajuwon
Basketball
Hakeem Olajuwon, born in Lagos in 1963: his Nigerian roots, two NBA titles, 1994 MVP, record 3,830 blocks, career statistics, honours and FAQ.
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Bobsled
Photo: Gymshark, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Seun Adigun
Bobsled
Seun Adigun: born in Chicago to Nigerian parents, London 2012 hurdler, PyeongChang 2018 bobsled pilot and the first African at Summer and Winter...
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SitesNG photo archive Simidele Adeagbo
Bobsled
Simidele Adeagbo: Toronto-born Nigerian, Kentucky triple jumper, PyeongChang 2018 skeleton racer and monobob pilot who missed Milano Cortina by...
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Bodybuilding
Photo coming soon Samson Dauda
Bodybuilding
Samson Dauda, born in Kaduna in 1986: 2024 Mr. Olympia, 2023 Arnold Classic champion, 2nd at the 2026 Olympia, career results and story.
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Boxing
Photo: JazzyJoeyD, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Anthony Joshua
Boxing
Anthony Joshua: parents from Sagamu, Ogun State; Olympic champion, two-time world heavyweight champion, 30-4 record and Tyson Fury on 11 December...
Read the full profilePhoto: unknown author, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Dick Tiger
Boxing
Dick Tiger (Richard Ihetu), born in Amaigbo in 1929: world middleweight and light heavyweight champion, record 60-19-3, Ibadan 1963 and his story.
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Photo: Charlie, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Samuel Peter
Boxing
Samuel Peter, the Nigerian Nightmare from Akwa Ibom: Sydney 2000 Olympian, 2008 WBC heavyweight champion, record 38-9 and his Klitschko fights.
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Cricket
Photo coming soon Peter Aho
Cricket
Peter Aho, Nigerian fast bowler born in 2003: 6 for 5 against Sierra Leone in 2021, Nigeria's first T20I hat-trick and his U19 World Cup story.
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Cricket
Sylvester Okpe, captain of Nigeria's Yellow Greens: born 2000, 2020 U19 World Cup captain, 2019 Player of the Tournament and his career story.
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Cycling
Photo coming soon Ese Ukpeseraye
Cycling
Ese Ukpeseraye, Nigerian cyclist born in 1999: 2023 African road race champion, African Games medallist, Paris 2024 Olympian and track star.
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Fencing
Photo coming soon Inkosi Brou
Fencing
Inkosi Brou, Nigerian-American sabre fencer and grandson of Dora Akunyili: world junior top 10, first international medal and Africa 2026.
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Football (Soccer)
Photo: Liondartois, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Victor Osimhen
Football (Soccer)
Victor Osimhen: raised in Olusosun, Lagos, with Edo and Delta roots; 2015 U-17 Golden Boot, Napoli title, Galatasaray, African Footballer of the...
Read the full profilePhoto: Steffen Prößdorf, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Asisat Oshoala
Football (Soccer)
Asisat Oshoala from Ikorodu, Lagos: six-time African Women's Player of the Year, Barcelona Champions League winner, scorer at three World Cups for...
Read the full profilePhoto: Kirill Venediktov, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Jay-Jay Okocha
Football (Soccer)
Jay-Jay Okocha, born in Enugu in 1973 with roots in Delta State: 1994 AFCON champion, 1996 Olympic gold, PSG and Bolton star, and his goal against...
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Photo: Willibald11, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Ademola Lookman
Football (Soccer)
Ademola Lookman: London-born to Nigerian parents, 2024 Europa League final hat-trick, 2024 African Footballer of the Year, Super Eagles and...
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Photo: Kirill Venediktov, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Ahmed Musa
Football (Soccer)
Ahmed Musa from Jos: 111 caps, Nigeria's record, four World Cup goals, 2013 AFCON champion, CSKA and Leicester star, now Kano Pillars player and...
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Photo: Happiraphael, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Chiamaka Nnadozie
Football (Soccer)
Chiamaka Nnadozie from Orlu, Imo State: Super Falcons goalkeeper, three-time CAF Goalkeeper of the Year, penalty save against Canada in 2023, now...
Read the full profilePhoto coming soon Christian Chukwu
Football (Soccer)
Christian Chukwu (1951 to 2025), Enugu Rangers legend and captain of Nigeria's first Africa Cup of Nations winners in 1980, later Super Eagles coach.
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Photo: CeeGee, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Desire Oparanozie
Football (Soccer)
Desire Oparanozie from Owerri: four World Cups, four African titles, 2014 WAFCON Golden Boot and the winning goal in the 2016 final.
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Photo: PB84, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Emmanuel Amunike
Football (Soccer)
Emmanuel Amunike (Amuneke) from Imo State: both goals in the 1994 AFCON final, the 1996 Olympic winner and U-17 world champion as coach in 2015.
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SitesNG photo archive Florence Omagbemi
Football (Soccer)
Florence Omagbemi from Warri: Super Falcons captain to four African titles, four World Cups, and coach of the 2016 AWCON winners.
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Photo: Kirill Venediktov, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons John Obi Mikel
Football (Soccer)
John Obi Mikel from Jos: 2005 U-20 World Cup Silver Ball, Chelsea's 2012 Champions League, 2013 AFCON winner, 91 caps and 2016 Olympic bronze as...
Read the full profilePhoto coming soon Mercy Akide
Football (Soccer)
Mercy Akide from Port Harcourt: Super Falcons forward, three African titles, 1999 World Cup quarter-finalist and the first CAF African Women's...
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Photo: Chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Nwankwo Kanu
Football (Soccer)
Nwankwo Kanu, born in Owerri in 1976: 1993 U-17 world champion, 1996 Olympic golden goal hero, Arsenal Invincible and two-time African Footballer...
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Photo: Happiraphael, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Onome Ebi
Football (Soccer)
Onome Ebi: Super Falcons centre-back, first African to play at six World Cups, 109 caps, four African titles, retired in 2025.
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Photo: Anders Henrikson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Perpetua Nkwocha
Football (Soccer)
Perpetua Nkwocha from Imo State: four goals in the 2004 African final, five WAFCON titles, four World Cups and four-time African Women's Player of...
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Photo: LasColchoneras, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Rasheedat Ajibade
Football (Soccer)
Rasheedat Ajibade from Mushin, Lagos: former Flamingo, Super Falcons captain, 2024 WAFCON MVP, Atletico Madrid and now PSG forward.
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Photo: Erica Kowal, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Rashidi Yekini
Football (Soccer)
Rashidi Yekini (1963 to 2012), the Goals Father: 37 goals for Nigeria, the first Super Eagles World Cup goal in 1994 and the 1993 African...
Read the full profilePhoto coming soon Segun Odegbami
Football (Soccer)
Segun Odegbami, Mathematical: Shooting Stars winger who scored twice in the 1980 AFCON final, later author, broadcaster and sports academy founder.
Read the full profilePhoto coming soon Stephen Keshi
Football (Soccer)
Stephen Keshi (1962 to 2016): Super Eagles captain at the 1994 AFCON triumph, coach of the 2013 AFCON winners, and the man who took Togo to a...
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Photo: Werner100359, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Vincent Enyeama
Football (Soccer)
Vincent Enyeama: born in Aba to Akwa Ibom parents, 101 caps, 2013 AFCON-winning captain, his 2010 display against Messi and 1,062 unbeaten minutes...
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Golf
Photo coming soon Georgia Oboh
Golf
Georgia Oboh, Nigerian golfer: first Nigerian woman with full Ladies European Tour status, Youth Olympian and LA 2028 hopeful. Career and roots.
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Gymnastics
SitesNG photo archive Uche Eke
Gymnastics
Uche Eke, born in Maryland to a Nigerian father: 2019 African Games pommel horse champion and Nigeria's first Olympic gymnast at Tokyo 2020.
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Judo
Photo coming soon Enku Ekuta
Judo
Enku Ekuta, Nigerian judoka born in 1998: 2020 African champion, Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth bronze at 63kg, daughter of Olympian Catherine Ekuta.
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Kickboxing
Photo: MMMAnytt, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Israel Adesanya
Kickboxing
Israel Adesanya, born in Lagos in 1989: 75-5 kickboxer, 2016 Glory tournament winner, two-time UFC middleweight champion. Nigerian roots and records.
Read the full profilePhoto coming soon Chidi Njokuani
Kickboxing
Chidi Njokuani, born in Dallas in 1988 to Nigerian parents: Muay Thai striker, Tachi Palace welterweight champion and UFC fighter.
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Lawn Tennis
Photo coming soon Marylove Edwards
Lawn Tennis
Marylove Edwards, born 2005: Africa's No. 1 under-14 girl in 2017 and a 2026 first-team NAIA All-American at Georgia Gwinnett College.
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Photo: Hameltion, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Michael Mmoh
Lawn Tennis
Michael Mmoh, son of Nigerian Olympian Tony Mmoh: born 1998, world No. 81 in 2023, third round at the Australian Open and US Open.
Read the full profilePhoto coming soon Nduka Odizor
Lawn Tennis
Nduka Odizor, born in Lagos in 1958: world No. 52 in 1984, 1983 Taipei champion, Wimbledon fourth round, Davis Cup and Seoul 1988 Olympian.
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Martial Arts
Photo: MMAnytt, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Kamaru Usman
Martial Arts
Kamaru Usman, born in Auchi in 1987: first African-born UFC champion, five title defences, NCAA wrestling champion. Full record and Nigerian roots.
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Motorsports
Photo: Parkasity, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Ugo Ugochukwu
Motorsports
Ugo Ugochukwu, son of Nigerian model Oluchi Onweagba: 2026 FIA Formula 3 champion, 2024 Macau GP winner and Alpine F1 tester.
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Olympic Games
Photo coming soon Chioma Ajunwa
Olympic Games
Chioma Ajunwa, born in Imo State in 1970: 1996 Olympic long jump champion with 7.12 m, Nigeria's first individual Olympic gold, ex-Super Falcon.
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Paralympics
SitesNG photo archive Lucy Ejike
Paralympics
Lucy Ejike, born in Enugu in 1977: para powerlifting gold in 2004, 2008 and 2016, medals at six Paralympics and a 142 kg world record.
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Rowing
SitesNG photo archive Chierika Ukogu
Rowing
Chierika Ukogu, born in Philadelphia in 1992: Stanford rower who qualified in 2015 and became Nigeria's first Olympic rower at Rio 2016.
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Rugby
Photo: Daxipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Maro Itoje
Rugby
Maro Itoje, born in London in 1994 to Nigerian parents: Saracens lock, England captain, 2025 Lions captain, 102 caps and The Pearl Fund.
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Photo: Charlie, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Ugo Monye
Rugby
Ugo Monye, born in London in 1983 with Nigerian heritage: 241 Harlequins games, 14 England caps, the 2009 Lions intercept try and broadcasting.
Read the full profilePhoto coming soon Victor Ubogu
Rugby
Victor Ubogu, born in Lagos in 1964: Oxford Blue, Bath prop, 1998 Heineken Cup winner and 24 England caps at two Rugby World Cups.
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Squash
Photo coming soon Onaopemipo Adegoke
Squash
Onaopemipo Adegoke, born in Lagos in 1999: Nigeria's No. 1, world No. 130, first Nigerian PSA title winner (2023) and LA 2028 hopeful.
Read the full profilePhoto coming soon Yemisi Olatunji
Squash
Yemisi Olatunji, born in Ekiti in 1994: world No. 104, the best-ranked Nigerian woman in squash, national champion and coach.
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Swimming
Photo coming soon Abdul Jabar Adama
Swimming
Abdul Jabar Adama: Nigeria's first World Junior swimming medallist (2025), 49.98 in the 100 m freestyle and a Glasgow 2026 finalist.
Read the full profilePhoto coming soon Yellow Yeiyah
Swimming
Yellow Yeiyah, born in Ondo State in 1984: Beijing 2008 Olympian, 2007 All-Africa Games 50 m butterfly silver and 2007 World Championships.
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Table Tennis
Photo: Peter Porai-Koshits, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Quadri Aruna
Table Tennis
Quadri Aruna, born in Oyo in 1988: first African in the table tennis world top 10, Rio 2016 quarter-finalist, Commonwealth and African champion.
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SitesNG photo archive Funke Oshonaike
Table Tennis
Funke Oshonaike of Lagos: the first African woman to play seven Olympic Games (1996 to 2020), a pioneer of Nigerian women's table tennis.
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Photo: urbanora, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Segun Toriola
Table Tennis
Segun Toriola, born in Ilorin in 1974: seven Olympic Games, Commonwealth singles gold 2002 and doubles gold 2006, four-time African champion.
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Taekwondo
SitesNG photo archive Chika Chukwumerije
Taekwondo
Chika Chukwumerije, born 1983: Beijing 2008 Olympic bronze (+80 kg), 2007 African Games champion, three-time Olympian and Hall of Famer.
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Photo: Hassanabdul, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Elizabeth Anyanacho
Taekwondo
Elizabeth Anyanacho, born 1999: Nigerian taekwondo star, Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympian, African Games champion and 2025 world bronze medallist.
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SitesNG photo archive George Ashiru
Taekwondo
George Ashiru: seven-time Nigerian taekwondo champion, 1987 African Games team member, NTF president from 2013 and World Taekwondo Hall of Famer.
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Wrestling
Photo: Jørgen Løken, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Blessing Oborududu
Wrestling
Blessing Oborududu, born in Bayelsa in 1989: Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver, Nigeria's first Olympic wrestling medal, two Commonwealth golds and 12...
Read the full profilePhoto coming soon Daniel Igali
Wrestling
Daniel Igali, born in Bayelsa in 1974: 1999 world champion, Sydney 2000 Olympic gold for Canada and president of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation...
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SitesNG photo archive Odunayo Adekuoroye
Wrestling
Odunayo Adekuoroye, born in Ondo State in 1993: Commonwealth wrestling champion in 2014, 2018 and 2022 and four-time World Championships medallist.
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SitesNG photo archive Power Mike
Wrestling
Power Mike, Michael Okpala (1939 to 2004) from Neni, Anambra State: African and world heavyweight wrestling champion and promoter.
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Index
All 66 athletes, A to Z
- Abdul Jabar Adama Swimming
- Simidele Adeagbo Bobsled
- Onaopemipo Adegoke Squash
- Odunayo Adekuoroye Wrestling
- Israel Adesanya Kickboxing
- Seun Adigun Bobsled
- Peter Aho Cricket
- Rasheedat Ajibade Football (Soccer)
- Chioma Ajunwa Olympic Games
- Mercy Akide Football (Soccer)
- Emmanuel Amunike Football (Soccer)
- Tobi Amusan Athletics
- Elizabeth Anyanacho Taekwondo
- Quadri Aruna Table Tennis
- George Ashiru Taekwondo
- Mariam Eniola Bolaji Badminton
- Inkosi Brou Fencing
- Christian Chukwu Football (Soccer)
- Chika Chukwumerije Taekwondo
- Samson Dauda Bodybuilding
- Onome Ebi Football (Soccer)
- Marylove Edwards Lawn Tennis
- Lucy Ejike Paralympics
- Uche Eke Gymnastics
- Enku Ekuta Judo
- Vincent Enyeama Football (Soccer)
- Daniel Igali Wrestling
- Maro Itoje Rugby
- Anthony Joshua Boxing
- Nwankwo Kanu Football (Soccer)
- Stephen Keshi Football (Soccer)
- Ademola Lookman Football (Soccer)
- Power Mike Wrestling
- John Obi Mikel Football (Soccer)
- Michael Mmoh Lawn Tennis
- Ugo Monye Rugby
- Ahmed Musa Football (Soccer)
- Chidi Njokuani Kickboxing
- Perpetua Nkwocha Football (Soccer)
- Chiamaka Nnadozie Football (Soccer)
- Georgia Oboh Golf
- Blessing Oborududu Wrestling
- Segun Odegbami Football (Soccer)
- Nduka Odizor Lawn Tennis
- Jay-Jay Okocha Football (Soccer)
- Sylvester Okpe Cricket
- Wande Olabisi Baseball
- Hakeem Olajuwon Basketball
- Yemisi Olatunji Squash
- Florence Omagbemi Football (Soccer)
- Desire Oparanozie Football (Soccer)
- Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori Badminton
- Asisat Oshoala Football (Soccer)
- Funke Oshonaike Table Tennis
- Victor Osimhen Football (Soccer)
- Samuel Peter Boxing
- Damilola Sholademi Archery
- Dick Tiger Boxing
- Segun Toriola Table Tennis
- Victor Ubogu Rugby
- Ugo Ugochukwu Motorsports
- Chierika Ukogu Rowing
- Ese Ukpeseraye Cycling
- Kamaru Usman Martial Arts
- Yellow Yeiyah Swimming
- Rashidi Yekini Football (Soccer)
Quick answers
Athlete questions
Who is the greatest Nigerian athlete of all time?
There is no single answer, but Hakeem Olajuwon is widely seen as the greatest: two NBA titles, the 1994 NBA MVP and the NBA's all-time blocks record of 3,830. Chioma Ajunwa won Nigeria's first Olympic gold in 1996.
How many Nigerian athlete profiles are on SitesNG?
There are 66 full athlete profiles across 28 sports as of 30 September 2026, plus many more athletes listed on each sport's players page. New profiles are added every month.
Does SitesNG include athletes of Nigerian heritage born abroad?
Yes. Profiles include athletes born in Nigeria and those with Nigerian parents who compete for other countries, such as Anthony Joshua, Maro Itoje and Israel Adesanya, with their Nigerian roots explained.
How can I suggest a Nigerian athlete for a profile?
Use the contact form or email info@sitesng.com with the athlete's name, sport, Nigerian connection and achievements.