Asuquo, Donald shine as Nigeria dominates MTN CHAMPS finale

The MTN CHAMPS grand finale, held at the Lekan Salami Stadium, showcased the incredible talent and competitive spirit of Nigerian athletes. Ezekiel Asuquo, a favorite in the senior men's 400m, delivered a commanding performance, clocking 46.60s to secure the gold medal. His victory, alongside Miracle Uwem Donald's personal best in the women's 400m, highlights the depth of talent within the country.

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Team MTN’s Ezekiel Asuquo lived up to expectations, storming to victory in 46.60s.

The junior categories were equally exciting, with David Dominion Udoh and Treasure Okereke emerging as champions in their respective 400m races, both setting lifetime bests. These young athletes represent the future of Nigerian athletics, and their performances at this event signal a promising trajectory.

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His teammate, Miracle Uwem Donald, followed suit in the women’s event, producing a personal best of 54.07s to secure gold.

Beyond the 400m, the 200m heats and semi-finals provided further drama, with athletes like Marizuk Shaibu and Taofikat Sulaimon advancing. The field events also saw impressive displays, notably Samuel Kure's javelin throw of 79.39m and Gowon Oghenerunor's long jump victory. The event underscores Nigeria's commitment to nurturing athletic talent and providing a platform for national and regional competition.

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David Dominion Udoh edged Ghana’s Kazali Iddrisu to retain the title for Nigeria. Udoh clocked a lifetime best of 46.62s, just ahead of Iddrisu’s 46.68s, while Tosin Esan finished third in 47.30s.