By our reporter 17.8.2025
Nigerian athletes had a full day of rest from their journey to Accra, Ghana for the CAA region 2 Championships, which begin Monday at the University of Ghana sports complex.
And according to Athletics Federation of Nigeria head coach, Solomon Aliu the team is ready to compete as the relay quartets chase a good time that will qualify them for the World Championships in Japan. Though the top athletes that may do the job much easier are not present, coach Aliu noted that there is every reason to be optimistic.
“We are keeping our fingers cross…we have the relay teams here who are ready to compete and produce the kind of performance we hope for…Let see things go especially the 4x400m teams.
Also, AFN president Tonobok Okowa who was speaking to the athletes Sunday after their training at the University of Ghana warm-up tracks urged his wards to prove once again Nigeria is a force to reckon with in track and field.
“Make yourself proud, make the AFN proud and make the nation proud. We always believe in your talent and have full confidence you will deliver,” Okowa told the athletes.
Tokyo , Japan - 30 July 2021; Patience Okon George of Nigeria in action during the 4x400 metre mixed relay at the Olympic Stadium during the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)