The second day of the CAA U18/U20 African Athletics Championship, held at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, was marked by Nigerian brilliance. The team dominated the girls’ 100m U-18 final, sweeping all medals, and also secured gold and silver in the U-20 girls’ 100m final.
Girls’ 100m U-18 Results
Miracle Ezechukwu:Gold, 11.88 seconds
Rosemary Nwankwo:Silver, 11.96 seconds
Miriam Jegede:Bronze, 12.20 seconds
U-20 Girls’ 100m Results
Chioma Nweke:Gold, 11.65 seconds
Success Oyibu:Silver, 11.78 seconds
Boys’ Category Results
Clifford Igbigbidje:Bronze, U-18 100m, 10.89 seconds
John Caleb:Bronze, U-20 100m, 10.61 seconds
Nigeria’s mixed 4x400m relay team secured gold in a thrilling finish, with anchor Favour Onyah holding firm to seal the victory.
The event was attended by notable dignitaries, including CAA President Hamad Kalkaba Malboum, athletics legend Chief Segun Odegbami, and Olympian Mary Onyali.
The championship continues to showcase the future of African athletics, with thousands of fans turning out to witness the talented young athletes in action.
