Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team delivered a superb performance to secure automatic qualification for the final of the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships after winning Heat 2 at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Accra.
The Ghanaian quartet clocked an impressive 38.69 seconds to finish first in their heat and book their place in the final, strengthening hopes of a medal-winning performance for the host nation.
Competing in front of an enthusiastic home crowd, the team showed outstanding coordination and speed throughout the race, executing flawless baton exchanges while maintaining a powerful pace from start to finish to comfortably outclass their rivals.
The qualification adds to Ghana’s growing momentum in the relay events following the team’s strong display at the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, where they secured qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships.
Ghana’s relay squad continues to benefit from the presence of experienced sprinters such as Joseph Paul Amoah and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu, whose leadership and experience have contributed significantly to the team’s recent progress on the international stage.
After Team Ghana’s impressive three-medal haul on day three of the championships, attention has now shifted to the men’s 4x100m relay final, widely viewed as one of the country’s strongest opportunities for gold.
However, Ghana is expected to face intense competition from continental sprint powerhouses, including Nigeria, Botswana and South Africa, all aiming for podium finishes in the event.
Despite the tough challenge ahead, the Ghanaian team heads into the final full of confidence and backed by strong home support in Accra.
With momentum firmly on their side, Ghana’s relay stars will now be aiming to produce another outstanding performance and deliver a memorable victory for the nation.
