Team Nigeria was on fire at the East Coast Relays as two standout hurdlers, Adaobi Tabugbo and Eseroghene Awusa, blazed through their heats to earn spots in the women’s 100m hurdles final — and did so in style.
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Tabugbo, running in Heat 1, clocked an impressive 13.08s (+3.2m/s), a time strong enough to comfortably secure an automatic qualification spot (‘Q’) for the final. Her performance underlined her consistency this season and her intent to dominate in the final showdown.
Joining her in the final is fellow Nigerian Eseroghene Awusa, who delivered a breakthrough performance, storming to a new collegiate best of 13.34s (+3.0m/s). The race not only marked a personal milestone for Awusa but also secured her place as part of a dominant UCF trio heading into the final round.
With both athletes wearing the green and white flag with pride, and momentum clearly on their side, fans are already anticipating a jaw-dropping final. The chemistry between the Nigerian duo, combined with their form and growing confidence, could produce something truly special when they line up next.
