Nigeria competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.
Medalists
Bronze Isaac Ikhouria — Boxing, Men's Light Heavyweight
Results by event
Athletics Men's 100 metres Benedict Majekodumni First Heat — 10.70s (→ did not advance)
Men's 800 metres Jaiye Abidoye Heat — 1:52.0 (→ did not advance)
Men's 1500 metres Jaiye Abidoye Heat — 3:48.8 (→ did not advance)
Men's 4 × 100 m Relay Kola Abdulai, Rux Bazunu, James Olakunle, and Timon Oyebami Heat — 39.66s Semifinals — 39.73s (→ did not advance)
Women's 4 × 100 m Relay Emilie Edet, Ashanti Obi, Helen Olaye, and Modupe Oshikoya Heat — 45.15s (→ did not advance, 12th place)
Women's Long Jump Modupe Oshikoya Qualifying Round — 6.22m (→ did not advance, 19th place)
Women's Pentathlon Modupe Oshikoya First Heat — 4.279 points (→ 14th place)
Boxing Men's Heavyweight (+ 81 kg) Fatai Ayinla First Round — Lost to Carroll Morgan (CAN), 2:3
References
Official Olympic Reports International Olympic Committee results database