Tobi Amusan Clinches Nigeria’s First Gold Amid Hurdles Drama

Tobi Amusan secured Nigeria’s first gold medal at the African Athletics Championships in Accra with a win in the women’s 100m hurdles final. Adaobi Tabugbo took bronze, while Ashley Miller’s second place stopped Nigeria from claiming both top spots. The event was marred by timing malfunctions, missing live updates and disputed disqualifications, drawing criticism from athletes and fans. Earlier on, Divine Oladipo earned silver in the discus and Obiageri Amaechi clinched bronze. Oladipo made her Nigeria debut after switching allegiance from Great Britain.

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