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The top three teams from the Olympic pre-qualifiers will progress to the Africa Cup Sevens in Zimbabwe later in September.
Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has announced a twelve-man team that will participate in the 2024 Olympic pre-qualifiers in Mauritius on June 24 and 25.
Since Steve Lewis' appointment as coach last month, this is the first team he has named. Lewis noted that the goal of the squad selection, which includes players from Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States, is to reestablish Nigeria on the rugby world map following the nation's suspension by World Rugby.
Lewis applauds NRFF for bringing back domestic rugby competitions
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06:46 - 30.05.2023
Nigeria Rugby to Camp in England ahead of Olympic Games qualifiers
The Black Stallions are competing against Ghana, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and they are aiming for a top-three finish to advance to the next round of the tournament, the Africa Cup Sevens, which will be held in Zimbabwe.
Lewis reiterated the NRFF's dedication to reviving domestic rugby competitions.
The Scotsman confirmed that the players were drawn primarily from the UK-based.
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He said, “Congratulations to the players selected to re-launch Nigeria rugby into the international arena in Mauritius.
“For this tournament, players have been drawn primarily from the UK-based Nigerian exiles team who have been competing regularly against top-class opposition this summer.
“Meanwhile, for the longer-term growth of Nigerian rugby, the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation intends to re-establish domestic competitions to develop domestic talents and grow the game in Nigeria, as well as incorporating those Nigerian players in the diaspora, be it the UK, the US or elsewhere.
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13:51 - 16.05.2023
Nigeria Rugby to battle 12 countries for Olympic qualifiers
12 Countries will converge in Mauritius on June 24-25 to compete for the available four slots in the Africa Cup Sevens slated for Zimbabwe in September
“I am confident these men will acquit themselves well and represent Nigeria Rugby proudly.”
The top three teams from the Olympic pre-qualifiers will progress to the Africa Cup Sevens in Zimbabwe later in September.
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Nigeria 7s Squad (Full list)
- Aniebonam David Kosisochukwu – (Wimbledon RFC)
- Awobowale Olukolade Mobolaji – (Stallions RFC)
- Esiri Aaron – Asher Chinedu – (Bournville RFC)
- Etim Gabriel John – (Barewa RFC, Kano)
- Goualin Pierre Henri – (Old Priorians RFC)
- Henry-Ajudua Chukwuyem Frederick – (Atlanta Major League Rugby)
- Ilube Matthew Maurice – (Old Priorians RFC)
- Jatto Onoru-Oyiza – (Cowrie RFC, Lagos)
- Lipede Adenekan Jojoola – (Old Colfeians RFC)
- Nwachukwu Declan Chinedu – (Horsham RFC)
- Odunlami Oluwadara Olufewa – (University of Bath RFC)
- Onyeahasi Alexander George – (Clifton RFC)
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