By Ben Efe
Rosemary Chukwuma made a bright start to her quest to clinch her first Confederation of African Athletics senior championships title by dominating the women’s 100m heats in the open day of competitions.
Chukwuma one the few US based athletes who managed to make the trip to Accra, Ghana established herself as the woman to beat in the event.
“I feel so excited being here to compete.
“For me it is just go out there and execute and have fun. I’m happy all three Nigerian women made it to the semis,” said Chukwuma after the race.
Two other Nigerian women Tejiri Ugoh and Miracle Ezechukwu won their heats and made it to the semi-final and officials are looking forward to clean sweep of the medals in the final.
In the men’s race Ashe Favour false started and was given the marching orders, however, he was reinstated on appeal and later ran to qualify for the semi final. Chidera Ezako who showed up strong in his heat also entered the semi-final.
“False start can happen to anyone, even Usain Bolt false started.
“But we are happy that our women did us proud we can look forward to an exciting final,” said National Sports Commission elite and podium performance board director Yusuf Alli at the University of Ghana stadium venue.