Joe Paul Resorts To Relays After Missing 100m Medal At African Championships

WRITTEN BY JOSHUA NARH 

Ghanaian sprinter Joseph Paul Amoah says the national team is now targeting a medal in the relay events after Ghana failed to secure a podium finish in the men’s 100 metres final at the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championships (ASAC) at the University of Ghana Stadium.

Joseph Paul Amoah finished fourth in the final while Abdul-Rasheed Saminu placed sixth, despite both athletes impressing in the semifinals earlier in the competition. 

The two sprinters had advanced to the final after strong performances in their respective heats, with Saminu winning Heat 2 of the semifinals while Amoah also booked qualification from Heat 3. 

Speaking after the race in an interview zone at the University of Ghana Stadium, Amoah admitted disappointment with the outcome of the individual event but expressed optimism about Ghana’s chances in the relay races.

“We’re going to run the relay,” he said, adding that the team would recover and prepare adequately for the event. 

Amoah had earlier expressed confidence about reaching the podium before the final but was unable to translate that ambition into a medal-winning performance. 

The result marked a setback for Ghana’s sprint team, especially with expectations high for the host nation at the continental championship. Ghana’s relay team, however, remains one of the country’s strongest medal prospects heading into the remaining days of competition.

The African Senior Athletics Championships continue at the University of Ghana Stadium with several track and field events scheduled in the coming days.