Oseiwe Salami delivered a commanding performance to emerge as the men’s 400m hurdles champion at the AFN Golden League in Benin, thrilling the home crowd with a composed and powerful run.
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The Benin-based athlete clocked 52.25 seconds to secure victory, finishing as the fastest overall across the finals. Salami maintained strong rhythm between the barriers and showed impressive endurance down the home straight, holding off a determined challenge from experienced hurdler Sadiq Adebisi, who placed second in his race.
Salami’s performance highlighted his growing confidence and consistency in the one-lap hurdles event. Competing in front of a supportive home audience, he executed his race plan effectively, attacking the early hurdles with control before maintaining momentum through the closing stages.
Meanwhile, Daniel Ovie Possible also impressed at the meet, recording the second-fastest overall time of 53.01 seconds after winning his final. His performance further underlined the competitive depth in Nigeria’s men’s 400m hurdles field.
The AFN Golden League continues to provide a vital platform for domestic athletes to showcase their form and build momentum ahead of major competitions.
Salami’s victory not only cements his status as one of the leading 400m hurdlers on the national circuit but also signals his readiness to compete at higher levels as the season progresses.
With strong early-season performances already on display, the men’s 400m hurdles is shaping up to be one of the most competitive events on the Nigerian athletics calendar.
