Tobi Amusan Wins Nigeria's First Gold at 2026 Championships

Tobi Amusan won Nigeria's first gold medal at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championship held in Accra by clinching the women's 100m hurdles title. This victory adds to Amusan's accolades as a world record holder.

Ashlei Miller from Zimbabwe finished in second place, earning the silver medal, while Nigerian athlete Adaobi Tabugbo secured third place, winning the bronze medal. This achievement marks Tabugbo's first individual medal at a major championship.

Team Nigeria's overall performance at the event included one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals.