Daily Trust (Abuja)

Nigeria: Athletics Will Wipe Our Tears - Uti

2 August 2012

Former 400m star, Sunday Uti has joined hands with athletics coach, Innocent Egbunike to tinker the Nigerian athletic team at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Apparently aware of the worried state of Nigerians, following the dismal showing of Team Nigeria at the London Games so far, Uti said that the athletic team would wipe away tears of Nigerians.

"I know that many Nigerians are apprehensive that Team Nigeria has not yet gotten any medal, they should not worry; the athletic team will bring smile to their faces", Uti who was house-hold name during the golden era of Nigerian athletics said.

"We are here to offer them tips and to help out where it is necessary. From what I have seen so far, there is hope. There will be light at the end of the tunnel", he assured.

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