Team Nigeria may have to go deep to secure tickets at the World Relays, which begin this Saturday in Botswana. World Athletics officially released the heat lists for the 2026 World Relays on Friday. Nigeria is drawn in difficult groups across multiple relay events as the country aims to qualify for the 2027 World Championships.
Men's 4x100m Relay
In the men's 4x100m event, Team Nigeria will compete in Heat 3 alongside India, Poland, Brazil, China, South Africa, Ghana, and Great Britain & Northern Ireland. This is a highly competitive heat featuring several strong teams.
Women's 4x400m Relay
The women's 4x400m team was placed in Heat 1, where they will battle Brazil, Germany, Spain, France, Jamaica, and the Czech Republic. Jamaica is a particularly formidable opponent in this event.
Mixed 4x100m Relay
For the mixed 4x100m relay, Nigeria will face Portugal, Ukraine, Italy, Canada, the Netherlands, and Germany in what is expected to be another highly competitive race. The mixed relay format adds an extra layer of strategy and excitement.
Mixed 4x400m Relay
Nigeria's mixed 4x400m relay team will compete in Heat 2 against China, Poland, the Netherlands, Japan, Jamaica, and Canada. This heat also features strong contenders, making qualification a challenging task.
Team Nigeria will need to perform at their best to secure tickets for the 2027 World Championships. The World Relays serve as a key qualification event, and the competition in Botswana promises to be intense.
