The third Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U18/U20 Championship is set to kick off on July 16, 2025 at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Nigeria.
Team Ghana boasts a talented group of young athletes who will compete in various events.
One of the highly anticipated events is the Men’s 100m U-18, where Boateng Appiah Alex will represent Ghana.
Alex will be looking to make a strong impression and set the tone for the rest of the championship.
In the Men’s 100m U-20, Moses Mbilla will take to the tracks, aiming to demonstrate his speed and agility.
The women’s events will also feature talented Ghanaian athletes, including Darkoah Janet Kwarteng in the Women’s 100m U-18 and Manu Esther in the Women’s 400m U-18.
These young athletes will be looking to make their country proud and showcase their abilities on the international stage.
The middle-distance events will also be a highlight of the first day’s competition, with Saabuno Evans competing in the Men’s 1500m U-18.
Evans will need to draw on his endurance and tactical skills to succeed in the race.
In the Men’s 400m U-18 and U-20 events, Tettey Philip Odjer and Opoku Godfred will represent Ghana respectively.
As 44 nations gather for the championship, team Ghana is filled with anticipation, poised to make a strong impression and bring home medals with its talented young athletes and team spirit.
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