Nigerian relay trio dominate in African Games 200m semifinals

Ekanem and Alaba Akintola secured their spots in the men’s 200m final with scorching times of 20.92s (-1.2) and 21.00s (-0.9) respectively earning double gold medals ahead of Ghana. While some had tipped the Ghana team for gold in the men’s race, it ended in Nigeria’s favour as the men’s 4x100m team cruised to victory in 38.41 seconds. Team Nigeria had a storybook outing on the track at the ongoing African Games in Ghana, achieving a clean sweep of the 4x100m relay titles. Some minutes after winning gold in the 100m hurdles event, Tobi Amusan anchored the Nigerian women’s team to a dominant victory in the 4x100m relay, clocking a blistering 43.06 seconds. Justina Eyakpobeyan, Olajide Olayinka, and Fore Abinusawa combined brilliantly with Amusan to secure the gold medal. Liberia, despite qualifying fastest, and Ghana who had the home crowd behind them were no match for the powerful Nigerian quartet. While some had tipped the Ghana team for gold in the men’s race, it ended in Nigeria’s favour as the men’s 4x100m team stormed to victory in 38.41 seconds. Sunday Israel Okon, Consider Ekanem, Alaba Akintola, and Usheoritse Itsekiri delivered a commanding performance.