The 3rd CAA U18/U20 Athletics Championship is set to kick off today, July 16, 2025 at the M.K.O. 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 at 3:10 PM Ghana Time. 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 track at 3:30 PM Ghana Time, 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 at 3:50 PM Ghana Time and Manu Esther in the Women’s 400m U-18 at 4:50 PM Ghana Time. 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 at 4:40 PM Ghana Time. 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 at 5:10 PM and 5:50 PM Ghana Time, 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 eam spirit.
Credit: Gabriel Obu and Nicholas Akussah
