Nigeria at the 2000 Summer Olympics

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Nigeria at the
2000 Summer Olympics
Flag of Nigeria.svg
IOC code NGR
NOC Nigeria Olympic Committee
Website www.nigeriaolympiccommittee.org
in Sydney
Competitors83 (44 men and 39 women) in 8 sports
Flag bearer Sunday Bada
Medals
Ranked 41st
Gold
1
Silver
2
Bronze
0
Total
3
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)

Nigeria competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.

Contents

Medalists

MedalNameSportEventDate
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Nduka Awazie
Fidelis Gadzama
Clement Chukwu
Jude Monye
Sunday Bada
Enefiok Udo-Obong
Athletics Men's 4×400 metres relay 30 September
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Ruth Ogbeifo Weightlifting Women's 75 kg 20 September
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Glory Alozie Athletics Women's 100 metres hurdles 27 September

Athletics

Key
Men
Track and road events
AthletesEventsHeat Round 1Heat Round 2SemifinalFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Deji Aliu 100 metres 10.3520 Q10.2915 Q10.3212Did not advance
Sunday Emmanuel 10.3110 Q10.3616 Q10.4514Did not advance
Seun Ogunkoya 10.7271Did not advance
Uchenna Emedolu 200 metres 20.8725 Q20.9329Did not advance
Francis Obikwelu 20.7617 Q20.3312 Q20.7115Did not advance
Nduka Awazie 400 metres 46.8152Did not advance
Sunday Bada 45.7521 q45.8327Did not advance
Jude Monye 45.7922 Q46.3232Did not advance
Sylvester Omodiale 400 metres hurdles 51.0641Did not advance
Uchenna Emedolu
Nnamdi Lucky Anusim
Sunday Emmanuel
Deji Aliu
4 × 100 metres relay 38.858 qDid not finishDid not advance
Clement Chukwu
Jude Monye
Sunday Bada
Enefiok Udo-Obong
Nduka Awazie
Fidelis Gadzama
4 × 400 metres relay 3:01.201 Q3:01.066 Q2:58.68Gold medal icon.svg
Field events
AthleteEventQualificationFinal
DistancePositionDistancePosition
Chima Ugwu Shot put 19.1121Did not advance
Discus throw Did not startDid not advance
Men
Track and road events
AthletesEventsHeat Round 1Heat Round 2SemifinalFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Joan Uduak Ekah 100 metres 11.6032 Q11.6730Did not advance
Mercy Nku 11.4121 Q11.2614 Q11.5616Did not advance
Mary Onyali 11.3618 Q11.4020Did not advance
Mercy Nku 200 metres 23.1416 Q22.9511 Q23.4014Did not advance
Mary Onyali 22.909 Q23.0318Did not advance
Fatima Yusuf 23.2121 q23.2122Did not advance
Bisi Afolabi 400 metres 51.612 Q51.8720Did not advance
Falilat Ogunkoya 51.8814 Q50.492 Q50.183 Q50.127
Charity Opara 51.7710 Q51.0417Did not advance
Glory Alozie 100 metres hurdles 12.845 Q12.847 Q12.681 Q12.68Silver medal icon.svg
Angela Atede 13.0916 Q13.1117Did not advance
Glory Alozie
Benedicta Ajudua
Mercy Nku
Mary Onyali
4 × 100 metres relay 43.289 Q42.825 Q44.057
Bisi Afolabi
Charity Opara
Rosemary Okafor
Falilat Ogunkoya
Doris Jacob
4 × 400 metres relay 3:22.991 Q3:23.804
Field events
AthleteEventQualificationFinal
DistancePositionDistancePosition
Pat Itanyi Long jump 6.3325Did not advance
Vivian Chukwuemeka Shot put 17.4714Did not advance

Boxing

Men
AthleteEventRound of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Olusegun Ajose Light welterweight Flag of Iran.svg  Nourian  (IRI)
W Walkover
Flag of the United States.svg  Williams, Jr.  (USA)
L RSC–R4
Did not advance
Eromosele Albert Middleweight ByeFlag of Russia.svg  Gaydarbekov  (RUS)
L 9–15
Did not advance
Jegbefumere Albert Light heavyweight ByeFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Amos-Ross  (CAN)
W RSC–R3
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Kraj  (CZE)
L 7–8
Did not advance
Rasmus Ojemaye Heavyweight Flag of Cuba.svg  Savón  (CUB)
L RSC–R2
Did not advance
Samuel Peter Super heavyweight Flag of Romania.svg  Onofrei  (ROU)
W 17–14
Flag of Italy.svg  Vidoz  (ITA)
L 3–14
Did not advance

Football

Men's tournament

Team roster

Head coach: Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jo Bonfrere

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Greg Etafia (1982-09-30)30 September 1982 (aged 17) Flag of Nigeria.svg Lobi Stars
22 DF Gbenga Okunowo (1979-03-01)1 March 1979 (aged 21) Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona
32 DF Celestine Babayaro (1978-08-29)29 August 1978 (aged 22) Flag of England.svg Chelsea
44 FW Johnson Sunday (1981-01-10)10 January 1981 (aged 19) Flag of Nigeria.svg Kwara United
52 DF Iyenemi Furo (1978-07-17)17 July 1978 (aged 22) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Royal Antwerp
62 DF Christopher Kanu (1979-12-04)4 December 1979 (aged 20) Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ajax
74 FW Victor Agali (1978-12-29)29 December 1978 (aged 21) Flag of Germany.svg Hansa Rostock
84 FW Bright Igbinadolor (1980-12-16)16 December 1980 (aged 19) Flag of Spain.svg Sporting Gijón
94 FW Yakubu (1982-11-22)22 November 1982 (aged 17) Flag of Israel.svg Maccabi Haifa
103 MF Azubike Oliseh (1978-11-18)18 November 1978 (aged 21) Flag of the Netherlands.svg Utrecht
113 MF Garba Lawal* (1974-05-22)22 May 1974 (aged 26) Flag of the Netherlands.svg Roda JC
123 MF Henry Onwuzuruike (1979-12-26)26 December 1979 (aged 20) Flag of Germany.svg Greuther Fürth
134 FW Pius Ikedia (1980-07-11)11 July 1980 (aged 20) Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ajax
143 MF Blessing Kaku (1978-03-05)5 March 1978 (aged 22) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Genk
152 DF Godwin Okpara* (1972-09-20)20 September 1972 (aged 27) Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain
162 DF Isaac Okoronkwo (1978-05-01)1 May 1978 (aged 22) Flag of Ukraine.svg Shakhtar Donetsk
174 FW Julius Aghahowa (1982-02-12)12 February 1982 (aged 18) Flag of Tunisia.svg Espérance
181 GK Sam Okoye (1980-05-01)1 May 1980 (aged 20) Flag of Nigeria.svg Enugu Rangers
No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
192 DF Chikelue Iloenyosi (1980-10-13)13 October 1980 (aged 19) Flag of Germany.svg Tennis Borussia Berlin
203 MF Henry Isaac (1980-02-14)14 February 1980 (aged 20) Flag of Germany.svg Eintracht Frankfurt
221 GK Ettah Ijoh (1978-11-14)14 November 1978 (aged 21) Flag of Egypt.svg Al-Mahala
Group play
TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 321052+37
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 312076+15
Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg  Honduras 31116714
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 30033630
Source: [ citation needed ]
Nigeria  Flag of Nigeria.svg3–3Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg  Honduras
Igbinadolor Soccerball shade.svg50'
Agali Soccerball shade.svg78'
Yakubu Soccerball shade.svg90+1'
Report Suazo Soccerball shade.svg36', 76'
León Soccerball shade.svg60'
Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide
Attendance: 13,386
Referee: Ľuboš Micheľ (Slovakia)

Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg2–3Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
Foxe Soccerball shade.svg41'
Wehrman Soccerball shade.svg44'
Report Ikedia Soccerball shade.svg16'
Aghahowa Soccerball shade.svg22'
Agali Soccerball shade.svg64'
Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney
Attendance: 38,080
Referee: Carlos Simon (Brazil)

Italy  Flag of Italy.svg1–1Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
Okunowo Soccerball shade.svg65' (o.g.) Report Lawal Soccerball shade.svg40'
Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide
Attendance: 18,340
Referee: Felipe Ramos (Mexico)
Quarterfinal
Chile  Flag of Chile.svg4–1Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
Contreras Soccerball shade.svg17'
Zamorano Soccerball shade.svg18'
Navia Soccerball shade.svg42'
Tello Soccerball shade.svg65'
Report Agali Soccerball shade.svg76'
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Attendance: 44,425
Referee: Saad Mane (Kuwait)

Women's tournament

Team roster

Head coach: Mabo Ismaila

Nigeria named a squad of 18 players and 4 alternates for the tournament. [1]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Ann Chiejine (1974-02-02)2 February 1974 (aged 26)
22 DF Yinka Kudaisi (1975-08-25)25 August 1975 (aged 25)
33 MF Martha Tarhemba (1978-04-01)1 April 1978 (aged 22)
42 DF Perpetua Nkwocha (1976-01-03)3 January 1976 (aged 24)
52 DF Eberechi Opara (1976-03-06)6 March 1976 (aged 24)
62 DF Florence Ajayi (1977-04-28)28 April 1977 (aged 23)
74 FW Stella Mbachu (1978-04-16)16 April 1978 (aged 22)
84 FW Rita Nwadike (1974-11-03)3 November 1974 (aged 25)
93 MF Gloria Usieta (1977-06-19)19 June 1977 (aged 23)
103 MF Mercy Akide (1975-08-26)26 August 1975 (aged 25)
114 FW Ifeanyi Chiejine (1983-05-17)17 May 1983 (aged 17)
124 FW Patience Avre (1976-06-10)10 June 1976 (aged 24)
133 MF Nkiru Okosieme (1972-03-01)1 March 1972 (aged 28)
143 MF Florence Omagbemi (captain) (1975-02-02)2 February 1975 (aged 25)
153 MF Maureen Mmadu (1975-05-07)7 May 1975 (aged 25)
162 DF Florence Iweta (1983-03-29)29 March 1983 (aged 17)
174 FW Nkechi Egbe (1978-02-05)5 February 1978 (aged 22)
181 GK Judith Chime (1978-05-20)20 May 1978 (aged 22)
Unenrolled alternate players
No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
194 FW Lami Adamu (1979-01-20)20 January 1979 (aged 21)
204 FW Adaku Okoroafor (1974-11-18)18 November 1974 (aged 25)
212 DF Vivian Nkemakolam (1976-05-24)24 May 1976 (aged 24)
221 GK Precious Dede (1980-01-18)18 January 1980 (aged 20)
Group play
TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 321062+47
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 320154+16
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 311154+14
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 30033960
Source: [ citation needed ]
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg3 – 1Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
Zhao 12'
Sun 57', 83'
Report Nkwocha 85' (pen.)
Bruce Stadium, Canberra
Attendance: 16,000
Referee: Martha Toro (Colombia)

Norway  Flag of Norway.svg3 – 1Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
Mellgren 22'
Riise 62' (pen.)
Pettersen 90'+
Report Akide 78'
Bruce Stadium, Canberra
Attendance: 9,150
Referee: Tammy Ogston (Australia)

United States  Flag of the United States.svg3 – 1Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
Chastain 26'
Lilly 35'
MacMillan 56'
Report Akide 48'

Judo

Men
AthleteEventRound of 64Round of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsRepechage 1Repechage 2Repechage 3Final / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Majemite Omagbaluwaje −81 kg Flag of New Zealand.svg  Slyfield  (NZL)
L
Did not advance
Women
AthleteEventRound of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsRepechage 1Repechage 2Repechage 3Final / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Bilkisu Yusuf −63 kg Flag of Cuba.svg  Rodríguez  (CUB)
L
Did not advance

Swimming

Men
AthleteEventHeatSemifinalFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Gentle Offoin 100 m freestyle 52.9160Did not advance
Women
AthleteEventHeatSemifinalFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Ngozi Monu 50 m freestyle 28.2057Did not advance

Table Tennis

Men
AthleteEventQualification roundGroup stageRound of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
RankOpposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Peter Akinlabi Singles Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg  Grujić  (YUG)
L 0–3
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  Lee  (KOR)
L 0–3
3Did not advance
Segun Toriola Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Huang  (CAN)
L 2–3
Flag of Cuba.svg  Sosa  (CUB)
W 3–1
2Did not advance
Kazeem Nosiru
Segun Toriola
Doubles ByeFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Heister /
Keen  (NED)
L 1–2
Flag of India.svg  Baboor /
Subramanyan  (IND)
W 2–1
2Did not advance
Women
AthleteEventQualification roundGroup stageRound of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
RankOpposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Bose Kaffo Singles Flag of Hungary.svg  Bátorfi  (HUN)
L 0–3
Flag of the United States.svg  Reed  (USA)
L 0–3
3Did not advance
Funke Oshonaike Flag of Japan.svg  Sakata  (JPN)
L 2–3
Flag of Australia.svg  Miao  (AUS)
L 0–3
3Did not advance
Bose Kaffo
Funke Oshonaike
Doubles ByeFlag of Croatia.svg  Aganović /
Boroš  (CRO)
L 0–2
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg  Tsui /
Yu  (TPE)
L 0–2
3Did not advance
Atisi Owoh
Kehinde Okenla
Flag of Venezuela (1954-2006).png  Pérez /
Ramos  (VEN)
W 2–0
Flag of Romania.svg  Bădescu /
Steff  (ROU)
L 0–2
Flag of Russia.svg  Kushch /
Melnik  (RUS)
L 0–2
3Did not advance


Weightlifting

Men
AthleteEventSnatchClean & JerkTotal
WeightRankWeightRankWeightRank
Sunday Mathias –62 kg 115.017150.0=14265.015
Women
AthleteEventSnatchClean & JerkTotal
WeightRankWeightRankWeightRank
Franca Gbodo –53 kg 85.0=4110.0=4195.04
Evelyn Ebhomien –58 kg 92.5=3No liftDid not finish
Ruth Ogbeifo –75 kg 105.0=4140.0 OR1245.0Silver medal icon.svg
Helen Idahosa +75 kg 110.0=7140.05250.05

Wrestling

Freestyle
AthleteEventElimination poolQuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
RankOpposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Ibo Oziti 69 kg Flag of the United States.svg  McIlravy  (USA)
L 1–2
Flag of Turkey.svg  Şanlı  (TUR)
L 0–6
3Did not advance
Victor Kodei 97 kg Flag of Greece.svg  Xanthopoulos  (GRE)
L 1–4
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Torchinava  (NED)
L 3–14
2Did not advance

See also

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References

  1. "Nigeria – Squad List". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2020.