Tobi Amusan Wins Nigeria’s First Gold at the 2026 African Athletics Championships in Accra

Tobi Amusan secures her third consecutive African 100m hurdles title at the 2026 Championships in Accra. Crossing the line in 12.83 seconds, the world record holder earns Team Nigeria’s first gold of the meet at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. Photo Credit: Making of Champs/Instagram
The “Tobi Express” is back on track! Tobi Amusan has officially secured Nigeria’s first gold medal at the ongoing 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana. True to form, the world record holder dominated the Women’s 100m hurdles final on Wednesday, May 13th, marking her third continental title in the event following her previous victories in Asaba (2018) and Mauritius (2022).
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