Nigerian athletes set for African Championships in Ghana
Team Nigeria is heading to Ghana with a 41-athlete squad to compete in the African Senior Athletics Championships. The team features a mix of home-based and foreign-based athletes, led by AFN president Tonobok Okowa. Top stars like Tobi Amusan, Rosemary Chukwuma, and Favour Ashe will represent Nigeria in various events. However, some key athletes have been ruled out due to visa issues.
Match highlights
- The championships are scheduled to run from May 12 to 17 in Accra, Ghana.
- Nigeria’s contingent includes 17 male and 24 female athletes, competing across 26 events.
- Tobi Amusan leads the team in the women’s 100m hurdles, with other notable names like Rosemary Chukwuma, Favour Ashe, and Chidi Okezie.
- Decathlon national record holder Jami Schlueter and shot put record holder Jessica Oji are unavailable due to travel complications.
- The Athletics Federation of Nigeria faces ongoing visa challenges for some foreign-based athletes, particularly those in the United States.
