The world record holder in the women's 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, has confirmed her participation in the African Senior Athletics Championship, scheduled to take place from May 12 to 17, 2026, at the Legon Sports Stadium in Ghana. The United States-based athlete is set to lead a star-studded 51-member Nigerian delegation to the championship in Accra.
Amusan's Remarkable Achievements
Amusan, a specialist in the 100m hurdles, holds the current world record in the event with a time of 12.12 seconds, which she achieved at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, United States. She also competes as a sprinter and is the reigning Commonwealth and African champion in the 100m hurdles. Notably, she became the first Nigerian world champion and world record holder in an athletics event when she set the record in the semifinal of the World Championships, followed by a 12.06 seconds finish in the final.
Other Notable Athletes
Joining Amusan in Accra are other top Nigerian athletes, including Favour Ashe, Miracles Ezechukwu, Rosemary Nwankwo, James Taiwo Emmanuel, Patience Okon George, and Ezekiel Asuquo. These athletes are expected to make significant contributions to Team Nigeria's performance at the championship.
International Stars to Watch
Zambia's 400m Olympian, Muzala Samukonga, is also expected to shine at the event. The 23-year-old track and field sprinter won a bronze medal at the Paris Summer Olympics. At the age of 19, he claimed gold medals at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games and African Championships. Currently ranked ninth globally in the 400m, Samukonga is anticipated to light up the championship, which Ghana hosts for the first time in over four decades.
The championship promises to be a thrilling showcase of African athletic talent, with Amusan and Samukonga among the headline acts.
