Amusan, Enekwechi, Ashe spearhead Nigeria’s charge in Accra



By Maxwell Kumoye 

 
 
Nigeria has unveiled a 45-man contingent for the forthcoming 24th CAA Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, with a blend of established stars and emerging talents expected to spearhead the country’s medal pursuit.

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria named a squad comprising 25 female and 20 male athletes for the continental showpiece scheduled to hold in Ghana from May 12 to May 17.

Leading the Nigerian challenge is world record holder Tobi Amusan, who headlines the women’s roster alongside one of the fastest female sprinters of the season, Rosemary Chukwuma.

Amusan is expected to compete in the women’s 100m hurdles event alongside Adaobi Tabugbo and Janet Sunday, while Chukwuma will feature in the women’s 100m and 4x100m relay team with Miracle Ezechukwu, Maria Thompson Omokwe and Tejiri Ugoh.

The women’s squad also boasts experienced quarter-miler Patience Okon George, long jumper Ruth Usoro and hammer throw specialist Oyesade Olatoye.

In the men’s category, sprint sensation Favour Ashe and Africa’s leading shot put star Chukwuebuka Enekwechi will spearhead Nigeria’s campaign.

The men’s sprint roster also includes Enoch Adegoke, Usheoritse Itsekiri and Chidera Ezakor, while the 400m and relay team will be anchored by Samson Nathaniel, Emmanuel Ojeli and Chidi Okezie.

Nigeria will also compete in field events through athletes such as Romeo Bernard, Emmanuel Audu and javelin thrower Adams Samuel Kure.

The championships in Accra, which will run from May 12 to May 17, will provide another major platform for Nigerian athletes to test themselves against the continent’s best as preparations continue for future global competitions.

The championships in Accra will provide another major platform for Nigerian athletes to test themselves against the continent’s best as preparations continue for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

TEAM NIGERIA TO CAA SENIOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 

FEMALE 

100M/4×100M  
Rosemary Chukwuma 
Miracle Ezechukwu
Maria-Thopmson Omokwe
Tejiri Ugoh

200M
Jennifer Obi Chukuma
Rosemary Nwankwo

400M/4×400M RELAY 
Patience Okon George
Treasure Okereke
Siviana Ossai
Esther Okon Peter
Jimoh Toheebat

800M
Comfort Anietie James

1500M/STEEPLE CHASE 
Aderonke Akanbi

100MH
Tobi Amusan
Adaobi Tabugbo
Janet Sunday 

HIGH JUMP 
Clergy Edet
Treasure Omosivwe

LONG JUMP 
Ruth Usoro
Favour Olise

JAVELIN 
Victoria Kparika

SHOT PUT
Divine Oladipupo
Jessica Oji

DISCUS
Obiageri Ameachi

HAMMER 
Oyesade Olatoye

MEN – 20

100M/4×100M RELAY 
Favour Ashe
Enoch Adegoke
Chidera Ezakor
Tejiri Godwin

200M
Badmus Gafari
James Taiwo Emmanuel
Usheorithe Itsekiri

400M/4×400M RELAY 
Emmanuel Ifeanyi Ojeli
Samson Nathaniel
Ezekiel Asuquo
Victor Sampson Ime
Chidi Okezie
Sikiru Adeyemi

110MH
Nnamdi Onwaeze

1500M/5000M
James Gang

DECATHLON 
Jami Schlueter

LONG JUMP 
Romeo Bernard

SHOT PUT 
Chukwuebuka Enakwechi
Emmanuel Audu

JAVELIN 
Adams Samuel Kure

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