Nigeria, May 13 -- Team Nigeria made a bright start to the 2026 CAA African Senior Athletics Championships in Ghana, winning two medals on the opening day and recording several strong performances across track and field events.

Nigeria's first medals came in the women's discus final, where Divine Oladipo and Obiageri Amaechi finished on the podium.

Making her first international appearance for Nigeria, Divine Oladipo produced an impressive throw of 55.37m to win silver. Cameroon's Nora Atim Monie claimed gold with a throw of 57.00m.

Obiageri Amaechi added to Nigeria's medal count by taking bronze with 53.23m, giving Team Nigeria two places on the podium in the event.

Away from the field events, Nigeria's sprint and hurdles athletes al...