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These Rio Olympics athletes have the weirdest names

They are over 11,000 athletes from 206 countries who came out to compete for glory at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We bet you can't pronounce the names of these 11 athletes representing their country in Rio.

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Rio 2016: Mikel Obi Saves Dream Team VI from embarrassment

It is disturbing times for Nigerian Football again as Super Eagles' captain, Mikel Obi had to ensure the Olympic team didn't get stranded and humiliated in a hotel in Brazil.

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Rio 2016: Sloppy Nigeria football team crash to 2-0 defeat against Colombia

Coach Samson Siasia made five changes to the team that defeated Japan and Sweden in the first two matches with qualification to the knockout stages already clinched.

The worst dressed teams at the Rio 2016 opening ceremony

While some teams were busy dazzling us and giving us fashion ideas, some decided to mess with our eyes and give fashion critics something to talk about.

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Olympics football review: Nigeria, Portugal grab Quarter-Final ticket as Brazil struggle in Rio

It’s good news that Nigeria soccer team hasn’t failed to impress at the ongoing tournament in Rio.

A look at the top 10 best dressed teams at the Rio 2016 opening ceremony

For the first time ever, there was a Refugees team, and they looked absolutely stunning in their dark-colored blazers and khaki pants

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Barcelona, Chelsea, Real Madrid share top spot in pre-season tournament

Spanish clubs Barcelona and Real Madrid, England’s Chelsea were last night winners during the 2016 International Champions Cup.

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These Rio Olympics athletes have the weirdest names

Rio 2016: Mikel Obi Saves Dream Team VI from embarrassment

Rio 2016: Sloppy Nigeria football team crash to 2-0 defeat against Colombia

The worst dressed teams at the Rio 2016 opening ceremony

Olympics football review: Nigeria, Portugal grab Quarter-Final ticket as Brazil struggle in Rio

A look at the top 10 best dressed teams at the Rio 2016 opening ceremony

Barcelona, Chelsea, Real Madrid share top spot in pre-season tournament

Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop pioneer and Zulu Nation founder, dies at 67

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West denied entry to UK

DJ Tunez and Burna Boy allegedly clash at Obi’s house

Ghana Music Awards: 4 Nigerian songs nominated for “African Song of the Year”

Celine Dion announces comeback shows amid battle with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)

Oscars set 2027 and 2028 dates ahead of 100th edition in 2028

New Tumi, Raw Emotions: Sharon Rotimi steps in as Wura’s past Leaves fans shaken

Wura S4, Dividends, and other shows to stream this long holiday

AMVCA 2026: Nominees with back-to-back nominations in 2025 and 2026

From Lagos to Cairo to Kinshasa — AMVCA expands continental reach with inclusion of 2 new categories

Court orders Bill Cosby to pay $19M to former waitress in 1972 sexual assault case

Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated actress and ‘Superman’ star, dies at 82 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star and Action icon, dies at 86

10 record-breaking moments at the 2026 Oscars

Full List: Sinners, Michael B. Jordan shine as Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes history at 2026 Oscars

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