For the first time in a long while, Nigeria Taekwondo will not be on display at the 2016 Rio Olympics as the four Taekwondo athletes that represented the country at the African qualifiers lost in the semi finals.

Uzoamaka Otuadinma and All Africa Games silver medallist Chinazom Nwosu both lost narrowly to Moroccan opponents. Edwin Samson lost to a Senegalese opponent in a second round stoppage via kick in the mouth.

Olympic bronze medalist Chika Chukwu-merije raected yesterday,”

“I thank the athletes as they put in 100% of their effort. Good luck nest time.