Kehinde is regarded as one of the best Powerlifters in the world and his record in the sports speaks volume about his talents.
He was in goal when Nigeria’s Green Eagles won gold in the football events of 1972 All Africa Games hosted by Nigeria.He was the lone voice behind the microphone and one of the pioneers of football commentary in Africa. Fondly remembered not just for his great voice, his ability to give nicknames that best suits one’s sporting talents also stood him out.
Aside helping the country to unearth lots of talents, Kienka would also be remembered for his role in bringing world Tennis sisters, Serena Williams and Venus Williams, to Nigeria in 2012.Fasuba proudly remains Africa’s fastest man till date and his record set 14 years ago has not been matched let alone broken.
As a player, Keshi won WAFU Cup twice with New Nigeria Bank . He then moved to Abidjan and played for Stade’Abidjan an Africa Sports. He stood out as the most consistent Super Eagles player in France 98 World Cup – a performance that earned him a then African record deal with PSG.This punch-for-punch boxer shouldered the dreams and aspirations of millions of Nigeria and campaigned for honours in the featherweight category.
Rufai was also in France 98 but he was a shadow of his former self in that tournament. He was capped 65 times by Nigeria. She has won the CAF Africa Women Footballer of the Year Awards on four occasions in 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2019.This boxing technocrat is regarded as one of the best President Nigeria Boxing Federation ever had. He led the country’s boxers to glory at the 1990 Commonwealth Games and 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
He won Bronze in 4×400 relay at the 1984 Olympics, Silver at the 1987 World Championship in Rome and picked his long-awaited individual gold at 1987 All Africa Games in Nairobi.Sunday Bada She won the bronze medal in the 4 × 100 m relay at the 1992 Olympic Games and in the 200m at the 1996 Olympic Games. She also won the 1994 Commonwealth Games 100 metres title.Fali, as she is fondly called, rubbed shoulders with some the world best in the 400 metres during her active years.
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