Day: June 12, 2024

Chioma Ajunwa is a Nigerian track & field athlete who made history by becoming the first African woman to win an Olympic gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics

Mary Osijo is a weightlifter who won bronze at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the Women’s 87 kg Weightlifting event, lifting a combined total weight of 225 kg.

Chiamaka Nnadozie is a goalkeeper for Paris FC in French Division1 Féminine. She is the youngest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet at the World Cup

Blessing Okagbare is a versatile Nigerian sprinter, long jumper, & triple jumper. She has multiple African, Olympic & World Championship medals.

Desire Oparanozie is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a forward in the Chinese Women’s Super League. She has also won the African Women’s Championship 4 times