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Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by Teewhy2: 8:53am On Aug 18, 2016 |
Nigeria has failed to harness some of her vast human resources who have since pledged allegiance to other countries at the Rio 2016 Olympics in Brazil. Morolake Akinosun At the Rio Olympics 2016, there are about 11,550 athletes participating, from 207 nations. It is clear that some countries have athletes competing for them who are from other nations originally. Nigeria is especially affected, as the treatment of athletes by the country needs to be greatly improved. Here are 8 Nigerians competing for other countries at the Rio Olympics 2016: 1. Femi Ogunode – Qatar Femi Seun Ogunode was born on 15 May 1991 in Ondo state, western Nigeria. He ran for University of Ibadan and qualified for the 2007 All-Africa Games and the 2008 Summer Olympics. However, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria left him off of the final rosters for both events for undisclosed reasons. Following these, Ogunode accepted an offer to compete internationally for Qatar. His personal best of 9.91 at 100 m makes him the current holder of the Asian 100m record. He has been running for Qatar since 2010 and has won awards in 2011 and 2014. He will be competing today, August 16 in the Men’s 200m race at 3.50pm. 2. Oluwakemi Adekoya – Bahrain Oluwakemi Adekoya was born on January 16, 1993. She originally ran for Nigerian since 2011, but due to dissatisfaction with how the country treated athletes Kemi defected to Bahrain. Adekoya’s first race in 2014 for her new country was a surprise to everyone. She defeated the entire elite 400 m hurdles field in a surprise win. Her time of 54.59 seconds was a world-leading one, and also displayed a banner saying “I love Bahrain” after her victory. 3. Ezinne Okparaebo – Norway Ezinne Okparaebo was born on March 3, 1988 in Imo state, Nigeria. She is a Norwegian track and field sprint athlete. She has been living in Norway since the age of nine, and identifies as Norwegian. She has been representing Norway since 2008. This 2016 Olympics she won no medals, completing the women 100m event in 11.43s. 4. Keturah Orji – USA Keturah Orji Keturah Orji was born on March 5, 1996. Apart from the name Orji, which is commonly used by Igbo people in Abia state, Nigeria, we have no other connections linking her to Nigeria. She is an American track and field athlete specializing in the triple jump. Orji grew up in Mount Olive Township, New Jersey and graduated from Mount Olive High School in 2014. She placed fourth in the triple jump at this year’s Olympics. 5. Ayomide Folorunso – Italy Ayomide Folorunso was born October 17, 1996. She is from Abeokuta, in Ogun state, Nigeria. She now has Italian nationality and runs in the 400 metres hurdles race for Italy. She competed in the 4 × 400 metres relay at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing and has made it to the Semi finals at this year’s Rio Olympics after coming 9th. She will be competing tomorrow, August 17. 6. Barbara Nwaba – United States Barbara Nwaba of the United States shows her dejection after falling in the Women’s Heptathlon 100 metres hurldles during day one of the 15th IAAF World Athletics Championships Beijing 2015 at Beijing National Stadium on August 22, 2015 in Beijing, China. Nwaba at Beijing, China Olympics 2015 Nwaba was born January 18, 1989 in Los Angeles, California, to Nigerian parents Theodore & Blessing Nwaba. The family is from Mbaitoli local government area of Imo state, Nigeria. Her grandfather is the king of their home village; Eziama Obiato. She is the oldest of 6 children and a 2007 graduate of University High School. Nwaba is an American track and field athlete, known for multi-event participation, she participates in the hepthalon, which includes javelin throw, long jump and five other events. She is yet to win any medal in 2016. 7. Morolake Akinosun – USA Morolake Akinosun, born May 17, 1994 in Lagos, Nigeria is no small athlete. She is an American track runner who is currently participating in this year’s Olympics. She won gold at the 2015 Pan-American Games in Toronto in 4 x 100 meter with team mates Barbara Pierre, LaKeisha Lawson, Kaylin Whitney. She is only the second woman ever to score in four events at an NCAA Outdoor Championships in consecutive seasons. She is a four time NCAA 4 x 400 champion. She will be running a Relay race on Thursday, August 18. 8. Paola Ogechi Egonu – Italy Paola Ogechi Egonu was born on 18 December 1998 in Veneto, Italy to Nigerian parents. She is an Italian female volleyball player. She is part of the Italy women’s national volleyball team and she was awarded ‘best outside Spiker’ at the 2016 Europe Olympic Qualification Tournament . Her team beat Puerto Rico 3- 0 in their last match. 4 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by Teewhy2: 8:55am On Aug 18, 2016 |
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Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by cyberdurable(m): 8:58am On Aug 18, 2016 |
[size=15pt]Buhari u see ur lyf? ![]() Lalasticlala mynd44 let the world see our MIA bros n sis FTC zombies wan curse their papa die , because I ridiculed their God foolhari...I owe no idiot apology... Buhari is the cause why our people prefer to serve another country... His zero support for sports caused it ![]() ![]() 21 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by DesChyko: 9:05am On Aug 18, 2016 |
That's how one lady like that sponsored herself to row for Nigeria. Tomorrow when she begins to row for Guinea Bissau somebody will say 'One of us has left'. For this her thoughtful action, was she given a heroine's welcome to the fold to inspire her and others on the need for patriotism? Yeye President. For im mind, he dey focus on governance o! Small time we go see picture wey he snap in front of TV wey dey show Olympics ![]() 49 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by Teewhy2: 9:06am On Aug 18, 2016 |
Other Nigerians who already switch to represent a different country If you are in their shoes or you have a younger one who have options of representing other countries in any other sports will you advice them against it? 5 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by cutesmilez(f): 11:59am On Aug 18, 2016 |
Great men! U don't value what u av until u lose it. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by mesoprogress(m): 12:01pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
Southern Nigeria always excelling. The two great tribes always in habit of bashing themselves repping us well. How great would it be if they can sincerely work together even for once? 76 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by Guyman02: 12:02pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
We keep deceiving ourselves, even online shops sells fakes. Actual 50,000mah power bank should require a sack to carry but here Konga can sell this fake trash and call it 50,000mah solar chargeable power bank. I bought one, opened it up, looked at the cells inside (1200mah X 6 = 7200mah) and realized how they outsmarted me. Our athletes go to countries where their talents will be appreciated and make enough money to plan for their future. 11 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by Nobody: 12:02pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
cyberdurable: Receive Sense How is this Buhari's fault? 11 Likes |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by TheNextAce: 12:02pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
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Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by teamsynergy: 12:02pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
when you add 1+1 the ans is always 1. u have to do things differently to get a different result.. training for Olympics requires a lot of effort, money and continuity.. but trust NAIJA, all na for show..fire brigade approach ..2020 in sight |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by NameChecker: 12:03pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
I no do no be fight |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by pocohantas(f): 12:03pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
Teewhy2: Allergies how? I am not understanding. 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by IndianBwoy(m): 12:04pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
what a sorry country. I pity Nigerians. They can only complain. None of them has the guts to stage and organize serious revolutions or protests against their government. disunited cowards. a country where youth have no interest or guts to join serious politics. Nigerians only care for money and the easy way out. they will sell their souls to the highest bidder. a country that **** has no indigenous thought process or nationalism. a country that re-elected a millitary dictator in democratically held elections. Can you imagine?! ![]() Useless set of people. ill never deal with these people. they might slit my throat for money. Nigerians care only for survival. 10 Likes |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by bittertruthz: 12:04pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
Teewhy2: watin dem win?..... 4 Likes |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by seunny4lif(m): 12:04pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
Na wetin dey happen when person get useless leaders ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by searchng4love: 12:04pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
Great development ... Nigeria requires no patriotism as presently constituted...it doesn't deserve that. Unless restructured. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by abdulwizzy(m): 12:05pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
If I had same opportunity, I would have left also.. Mtchewwww who naija help. Common hotel them no fit pay for Olympics. 3 Likes |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by Akshow: 12:05pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
Harbioye:Buhari is a useless dullard. 10 Likes |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by Rexnegro(m): 12:05pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
...this is a clear example of ditto advert that says...if I don't take care of You, who will' definitely someone who understands taking care of what he has will...and the Countries clearly understand that....good for Nigeria. 3 Likes |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by DropShot: 12:05pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
cyberdurable:[size=15pt]Wailing with sense shouldn't be this difficult.[/size] 3 Likes |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by Spells(m): 12:05pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
Lolz.... Who wouldn't abandon naija ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by Nobody: 12:06pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
Brain Drain |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by Dollyak(f): 12:06pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
Interesting |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by DropShot: 12:06pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
Akshow: 3 Likes
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Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by tonynickson(m): 12:07pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
Igbo girls making nigeria proud from time immemorial 10 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by ReorxTohGan(m): 12:07pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
That Third Pic Tho'..the Girl No Even Wan Get Anythinq To Do With Nigeria,soteh She Go Bleach All The Blackness Commot For Her Body With Hypo..Naso Naija Bad Reach ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by searchng4love: 12:07pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
Bolustic:So you'd rather opt for the Brain death in Nigeria? 2 Likes |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by Becina(f): 12:08pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
when they will not pay people for work done you expect them to stay una think say Na naija teachers that will stay without payment ni |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by Akanbibabatunde(m): 12:08pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
DesChyko:wattapun heroine keeee ![]() |
Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by dannyben5: 12:09pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
Why dem no go port? when d ones wey dey here hunger wan kill dem...mtchew... 1 Like
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Re: Nigerians Representing Other Countries At Rio 2016 by kryptonian1987(m): 12:09pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
where are abubakar, suleimen, Sanusi, Aisha, daura on this list...? in Orubebe's voice...! 1 Like 1 Share
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