Nigerian athletes leaves impression that the dark days of Nigerian track/field are numbered

Nigerian junior athletes yesterday painted a rosy future at the African Championships, with spectacular performances leaving an impression that the dark days of Nigerian track and field are numbered.

Omezie Akerele was the star of the evening as he practically rescued the 4x400m gold in the most sensational manner that is reminiscent of the heroics of Enefiok Udo-Obong at the Sydney 2000 Olympics where Nigeria won gold in the men 4x400m relay.
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