Tobi Amusan wins Gold at African Championships

Tobi Amusan has won gold in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana.

The Nigerian star finished first with a time of 12.83 seconds to successfully defend her continental title and secure her third consecutive African Championships gold medal in the event.

The victory also handed Nigeria its first medal of the competition.

Adaobi Tabugbo added another medal for Team Nigeria after claiming bronze in the same race, giving Nigeria two podium finishes in the women’s 100m hurdles.

Amusan once again showed why she remains one of the top hurdlers in the world. She delivered a strong performance and continues her preparations for the upcoming major international competitions.

The gold medal is another huge moment for Nigerian athletics and another reminder of Amusan’s dominance on the African stage.