Team Nigeria delivered a commanding performance on Day Two of the 2026 CAA African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, recording multiple podium finishes across track and field events to continue an impressive campaign at the continental showpiece, Trybal News reports.
World record holder Tobi Amusan led the medal rush in emphatic style, storming to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles to secure Nigeria’s first gold medal of the championships. Fellow Nigerian Adaobi Tabugbo also impressed in the event, finishing strongly to claim bronze as Team Nigeria occupied two podium position.
Nigeria’s second gold medal of the day came through the Mixed 4x400m Relay team, as Ezekiel Asuquo, Toheebat Jimoh, Victor Sampson and veteran Patience Okon-George combined brilliantly to finish first in a winning time of 3:16.41, ahead of Botswana, Kenya and host nation Ghana
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, praised the athletes for their determination and strong representation of the country.
We are extremely proud of the performances of our athletes so far in Ghana. Tobi Amusan’s gold medal and the overall showing of Team Nigeria in just two days reflect the resilience, talent and hard work of our sportsmen and women. We know there is more to come and we are rooting for all of our athletes,” Mallam Dikko stated.
Nigeria also secured silver through Sade Olatoye in the women’s Hammer Throw after posting a best mark of 69.60m.
In the men’s 100m final, Ezeakor produced an outstanding run to claim bronze behind Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme and South Africa’s Bradley Nkoana.
There was also drama in the women’s 100m final involving Rosemary Chukwuma, who was awarded silver despite replays appearing to show she crossed the finish line first, sparking debate among spectators and supporters.
With momentum building and confidence soaring, Team Nigeria heads into Day Three with strong belief and high expectations of more medal-winning performances.
