Vivian Yusuf

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Vivian Aminu Yusuf (born 8 August 1983) is a Nigerian judoka who competes in the half-heavyweight category (78 kg). She won two silver medals at major African events: the 2007 All-Africa Games in Algiers and the 2008 African Judo Championships in Agadir, both finals against Tunisia’s Houda Miled. Yusuf represented Nigeria at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the women's 78 kg event. She had a bye in the second round but lost to Germany’s Heide Wollert, who scored an ippon after 37 seconds. She is coached by Bashir Bassey.