By Dela Ahiawor
Top hurdler, Tobi Amusan came to #AfricaGames2023, saw and conquered the 100m hurdles gold in a time of 12.89 seconds. and within one hour led Nigeria’s strong ladies to beat Liberia and Ghana to win the much anticipated 100x 4 relay in 43.05 seconds.
She was very lucky to earn a yellow card over a false start in the 110 meters hurdles which gave her country people hope and zeal to win.
Third placed Ghana’s women’s 4×100 relay team made up of Hor Halutie, Benedicta Kwartemaa, Janet Mensah and Mary Boakye were in the good picture and also took a lap of honour for their display as it is not easy to grab a medal at such a high level competition.
In the men’s race, it was as usual hot, but Nigeria stole the show to make it a double, in a photo finish and it was a sweet revenge to beat their bitterest rivals in Accra. The Nigerians registered 38.41 seconds and Ghana comprising Edwin Gadayi, Ben Azamati, Solomon Hammond and Joe Paul Amoah made 38.43 seconds.
When Nigeria hosted the last time, Ghana spoiled their celebration. For Liberia who placed third, they have showed that they are coming and coming with charming beauty and fire power.
Indeed the Legon Stadium was the place to be if you are a Nigerian, They swept all the short distance races including the 400 meters.
Over seasons, Chidi Anthony Okezie has been trying his best to be an African champion.
Since 2016 in Durban when he started representing Nigeria, the best he had done on the continent was win a Bronze medal.
His day in the sun finally came at Accra 2023, and he grasped it with both hands, powering his way to his first ever individual gold medal.
