Ghanaian sprinter Joseph Paul Amoah secured qualification to the men’s 100m semi-finals at the 2026 African Athletics Championships after finishing second in his heat on Tuesday in Accra.
Amoah delivered a composed performance in front of the home crowd, crossing the line behind Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme, who won the heat to advance comfortably to the next stage of the competition.
The Ghanaian showed strong acceleration in the closing metres to book his place in the semi-finals as he continues his quest for a medal at the continental championship.
Speaking after the race, Amoah expressed confidence and determination ahead of the next round.
“We train for moments like these,” he said in a post-race interview.
The qualification adds to Ghana’s growing momentum at the championship, with home supporters hoping for a strong showing from their sprint stars in the later rounds.
