At the African Athletics Championship, Team Nigeria achieved a remarkable feat by securing both gold and silver medals in the women’s and men’s 4×100m relay races respectively.

In the men’s 4x100m final, the team comprising Kanyinsola Ajayi, Usheoritse Itsekiri, Alaba Akintola, and Godson Brume, clinched the silver medal.

Nigeria finished the race trailing behind Ghana, who claimed gold with a time of 38.46 seconds, thus avenging their defeat at the African Games.

On the other hand, Nigeria’s quartet in the women’s final of the same event delivered a stellar performance, securing Gold.

Justina Eyakpobeyan, Tima Godbless, Olayinka Olajide, and Tobi Amusan dominated the 4x100m race, clocking a time of 42.76 seconds.

Liberia and Ghana finished second and third, respectively.

This victory continues Nigeria’s undefeated streak in the women’s 4x100m event at the African Championships since 2018.