Ghanaian athletes Benjamin Azamati and Aggergh Barnabas have earned spots in the finals of the men's 100m race at the ongoing 13th African Games. Azamati secured second place in semi-final heat two, clocking an impressive time of 10.41 seconds, while Barnabas demonstrated a strong performance, recording a time of 10.42 seconds in his semi-final.
However, Sarfo Ansah, who also competed in the semi-finals, missed out on the finals after finishing fifth with a time of 10.57 seconds.
In the women's 100m race, Ghana's Mary Boakye clinched a spot in the finals, but her compatriots Hor Halutie and Benedicta Kwartemaa did not advance.
Ghana's hopes for a medal in athletics are high, particularly with Azamati's national record-breaking performance, boasting a time of 9.90 seconds.
The finals, scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2024, promise to be a thrilling event, with strong contenders like Cameroon's Emmanuel Alobwede and Nigeria's Ekanem Consider advancing to the finals.
The outcome of the finals holds the potential for Ghana to secure its first medal in athletics at the 13th African Games.
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