Nigeria Earns Silver and Bronze on Day One at Accra 2026 Athletics Championship

Team Nigeria opened the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championship in Accra with two podium finishes on day one. On her first international outing, Divine Oladipo claimed silver in the women’s discus. Obiageri Amaechi followed with bronze to secure a second medal for Nigeria. Attention now turns to day two, where world record holder Tobi Amusan will contest the women’s 100m hurdles final and Favour Ashe will line up in the men’s 100m showpiece.

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