Nigerian athletes shine at NCAA track and field championships
Nigerian athletes have impressed at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, earning praise from the Athletics Federation of Nigeria. Kanyinsola Ajayi and Samuel Ogazi delivered standout performances, winning the men’s 100m and 400m titles. Israel Okon also contributed with a silver medal in the 200m. AFN President Chief Tonobok Okowa commended their achievements, calling them a sign of a promising future for Nigerian athletics.
Match highlights
- Kanyinsola Ajayi won the men’s 100m title in a wind-assisted 9.72 seconds, becoming the first Nigerian to win since Divine Oduduru and only the third overall.
- Samuel Ogazi defended his 400m title, breaking the NCAA and Nigerian national records with a time of 43.38 seconds.
- Israel Okon claimed silver in the 200m with a personal best of 19.99 seconds after finishing ninth in the 100m.
- AFN President Chief Tonobok Okowa praised the athletes for their courage, discipline, and world-class ability.
- Okowa highlighted the performances as proof of the quality and potential of Nigeria’s emerging athletic talent.
