•••CAA thumbs up SA preparations

By Ben Efe

Athletics Federation of Nigeria has named 28 athletes who will represent Nigeria at the 20th Africa Athletics Championships billed for Durban, South Africa June 22-26.

But top sprinter, Ogho-Oghene Egwero revealed yesterday that there was no indication Nigeria is ready to motivate her athletes to sweep the medals even as the hosts South Africa, are set to maintain their stronghold of the championships they won in Marrakesh, Morocco.

“The athletes as usual are ready to give their best but Nigeria is not ready. We have been training on our own. I have no idea when we will be leaving for South Africa,” said the athlete yesterday.

The athletes selected include Blessing Okagbare, Gloria Asumnu, Chioma Agwunobi , Jennifer Madu, Regina George, Margaret Bamgbose, Chinwe Okoro, Okwologu Nneke, Naomi Osasuwa, Augustus Toyin and Claire Uke.

Others are Adekunle Fasasi, Paul Dedewo, Chidi Okezie, Stephen Mozia, Miles Ukaoma, and Olamide Olagoke, Doreen Amata, Osasuwa, Patience Okon George, Yinka Ajayi,Omolara Omotosho, Peace Uko, Brume Ese, Ogho Egwero, Divine Oduduru, Obina Metu, Orukpe Erayokan and Adams Samuel Kure.

Meanwhile the Confederation of Africa Athletics has commended the hosts on their preparations.

This follows a three-day intense inspection on progress of King’s Park Athletics Stadium.