Tokyo 2025 World Championships: Day 2 Team Nigeria Guide, Time, How To Watch, and What To Expect

Funmilayo Fameso 20:21 - 13 September 2025

World Record holder Tobi Amusan | Imago

Tobi Amusan will open her campaign on Day 2 of the Tokyo 2025 World Championships, as more Nigerian athletes are expected to don the country's colours.

Here’s a concise guide on all Nigerian athletes participating on Day 2 of the Tokyo 2025 World Championships. It includes the schedule, how to watch, and what to expect.

Morning session

Event

Women's hammer throw qualifications - Group A

Athlete competing

Sade Olatoye

Sade Olatoye is the African champion in the women's hammer throw event

Time and where to watch - 1:00 am, SuperSport

What to expect

Sade Olatoye will be gunning to make the final as one of the Top 12 throwers in both qualification groups.

Athletics

Kanyinsola Ajayi stars with brilliant personal best to make men's 100m semis at Tokyo 2025 World Championships

Event - Women's 100m Hurdles Heats

Athlete competing

Tobi Amusan

Time and where to watch - 3:05 am, SuperSport

Athletics

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What to expect

Tobi Amusan is expected to make the semifinals easily from her heats.

Afternoon Session

Event - Men's 400m Heats

Athlete competing

Samuel Ogazi

Samuel Ogazi became Nigeria's first 400m Olympic finalist in 36 years at the Paris Games

Time and where to watch - 10:35 am, SuperSport

What to expect

The youngster will aim to make the semifinals in his world championships debut.

Athletics

Tokyo 2025: Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson book 100m semifinal spots as South Africa's Gift Leotlela leads qualifiers

Event - Men's 100m semifinals

Athletes competing

Kanyinsola Ajayi

Israel Okon

Israel Okon Sunday has made the 100m semifinals in his world championships debut

Time and where to watch - 12:45 pm, SuperSport

What to expect

After their impressive Heats performances, both youngsters have hopeful chances of making the final if they can produce the same measure or better performances in their respective semifinals.