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Nigerian Cyclists

From the pioneers of Armstrong Cycling Club to the African champion racing in Europe today.

Nigerian club cyclists with their bikes before a race

Checked 30 September 2026

Nigeria’s cycling stars

Ranked by achievement. More rider profiles will be added as results are confirmed.

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    Ese Ukpeseraye

    Road and track · Women

    Born 21 March 1999

    Nigerian roots: a Nigerian-born rider who races in Europe for Canyon SRAM Zondacrypto Generation.

    • 2023African road champion
    • 2024Paris Olympian
    • 2African Games medals

    Rode the Olympic road race in Paris in 2024.

    Has also raced at the 2021 and 2023 UCI Track World Championships.

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    Jacinta Okorie

    Road · Women

    Nigeria women’s team

    Nigerian roots: home-grown Nigerian international.

    • 2016Bronze medal
    • BahamasInternational medal
    • NGRNational team

    A leading member of the women’s team in the 2010s.

    Won a medal for Nigeria at an international competition in the Bahamas.

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    J.J. Umoh

    Road · Pioneer

    Armstrong Cycling Club

    Nigerian roots: one of Lagos’s first club cyclists.

    • 1962First recorded race
    • 20Miles
    • LagosVenue

    Won Nigeria’s first recorded cycling race.

    Joined Armstrong Cycling Club in 1962 with S.S. Bassey, U.U. Samuel and O.O. Adeke.

Riders lined up at the start of a Nigerian road race

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Quick answers

Nigerian cyclists: quick answers

Who are the best-known Nigerian cyclists?

Ese Ukpeseraye, 2023 African road champion and Paris 2024 Olympian; Jacinta Okorie of the women’s team; and pioneer J.J. Umoh, winner of the first recorded race in 1962.

Do Nigerian cyclists race professionally?

Yes. Ese Ukpeseraye rides for Canyon SRAM Zondacrypto Generation, a UCI team based in Europe, since 2024.