Nigeria Eyes Early Golds on Day One at 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships

The 24th African Senior Athletics Championships begin today in Accra, and Team Nigeria is poised to reclaim the overall title they last won in 2012. On Day One, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi chases a historic fourth straight men’s shot put crown, while Amaechi Obiageri looks to upgrade past medals to gold in the discus. Nigeria also seeks redemption in the sprints. Favour Ashe and the men’s 100m and 400m teams aim to end long title droughts. Rosemary Chukwuma heads a strong women’s sprint squad, targeting gold in the 100m. Tobi Amusan will open her bid for a third 100m hurdles title, facing top rival Marione Fourie. A double-gold day could put Nigeria atop the medal table from the outset.

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