Nigeria targets CAA championship win and world championship spots
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria is aiming for overall victory at the CAA Senior African Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana. Technical director Gabriel Okon says the federation wants more than just exposure for young athletes, focusing on both winning and securing World Championships qualification. The 45-athlete Nigerian squad features a mix of experienced stars and emerging talents. Top names like Tobi Amusan, Rosemary Chukwuma, and Favour Ashe headline the team.
Match highlights
- Nigeria is sending 25 women and 20 men to compete at the University of Ghana Sports Complex for the five-day championships running from May 12 to 17.
- Tobi Amusan leads the women’s squad, aiming for her fourth African 100m hurdles title, with support from Adaobi Tabugbo and Janet Sunday.
- Sprint standout Rosemary Chukwuma will compete in the 100m and 4x100m relay, while Patience Okon-George anchors the 400m and relay squads.
- The men’s team features Favour Ashe, shot put star Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, and Olympic finalist Enoch Adegoke.
- Athletes returning from the World Relays in Gaborone joined a training camp in Lagos before reuniting with the rest of the squad for the trip to Ghana.
