Team Nigeria’s sprint dominance was on full display at the African U18/U20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta, as Chigozie Rosemary Nwankwo blazed to victory in Heat 3 of the U18 Girls 100m, clocking a solid 11.99s (-0.6).
Nwankwo left no doubt about her intentions, pulling away from the field to finish well ahead of Uganda’s Kirabo Kemigisha, who settled for second in 12.82s.
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With this commanding win, Nigeria completed a remarkable clean sweep in the U18 Girls 100m heats, winning all three races and underlining the nation’s depth in the sprints. The impressive outing has set the stage for a potentially all-Nigerian podium finish in the final.
As the competition heats up at the MKO Abiola Stadium, all eyes will be on the Nigerian trio to maintain their dominance and possibly secure a medal sweep in front of a home crowd.
