Nigeria’s 4x100m Relay Team Goes Viral After Upsetting South Africa to Qualify for 2027 Worlds

At the 2026 World Relays, Team Nigeria stunned South Africa in the 4x100m heat to book their spot at the 2027 World Championships. Their jubilant celebration quickly went viral on social media. The quartet delivered a 42.94-second performance thanks to Chigozie Nwankwo, Obi Chukwuka, Maria Thompson-Omokwe and teenage sensation Miracle Ezechukwu. Fans are already looking forward to next year’s global showdown.

Use The App To Win ₦1m

Stories are shared by community members. This article does not represent the official view of NaijaWorld — the author is solely responsible for its content.