Nigerian sprinters Usheoritse Itsekiri, Consider Ekanem, Olayinka Olajide, and Justina Eyakpobeyan have all clinched spots in the finals of the men's and women's 100m events at the ongoing African Games in Ghana. The quartet dominated their respective semi-finals, showcasing Nigeria's prowess on the track. Joining them in the hunt for medals is Wisdom Musa, a debutant at the African Games, who has qualified for the men's 110m hurdles final after a stellar performance in the heats.
The women's 100m final, scheduled for 6:10 pm Nigerian time today, will feature Olajide and Eyakpobeyan, both winners of their semi-finals. Meanwhile, Ekanem and Itsekiri will represent Nigeria in the highly anticipated men's final at 7:20 pm.
Despite Nigeria's strong showing, Blessing Ogundiran narrowly missed out on a spot in the women's final, finishing fifth in her semi-final. Similarly, Israel Okon fell short in the men's semi-finals, placing third in his heat.
As the finals approach, anticipation is high for Nigeria's athletes, with Musa eyeing a podium finish in the men's 110m hurdles. Additionally, Esther Elo, Brittany Ogunmokun, Sikiru Adeyemi Chidi Okezie, and Dubem Nwachukwu have advanced to the semi-finals in their respective events, setting the stage for more thrilling performances from Team Nigeria.
