AFN Golden League: Athletes Hit Personal Bests In Edo

It was a day of personal bests for many athletes at the AFN Golden League Series, which began at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Monday.

In the men’s senior discus throw (2kg) final, Nyherhovwo Benaiah Ofuoku stamped his authority in the circle with a commanding throw of 45.95m to claim top spot.

The 19-year-old’s effort marked a new personal best, underlining his growing reputation as one of the country’s brightest prospects in the event.

Chineme Akachiukwu Nweke finished second with a solid 38.10m, also a personal best, while Emmanuel Shakamomodu Audu secured third place with 36.27m, a season’s best that capped an impressive outing for the Edo State Sports Commission athlete.

On the track, Chidera Ezeakor powered to victory in the men’s 100m, clocking 10.32 seconds with a legal wind reading of +0.4.

Tejiri Godwin finished strongly in second place in 10.37 seconds, a new personal best, while Gift Bright clocked 10.49 seconds to seal third—another personal best in a race that underlined the depth of sprinting talent on display.In the women’s 100m final, Chinoso Courage Odika powered to victory in 11.69 seconds, edging out Mariam Jegede, who clocked 11.74 seconds for second place. Ejiro Peter completed the podium, finishing third in 11.76 seconds.

The men’s long jump final also produced fireworks, with Romeo Bernard soaring to 7.63m (+0.6) to clinch victory and register a new personal best.

Hope Okoro and Nkemakolam Godswill both leapt 7.35m, separated only by countback, with Okoro taking second courtesy of his superior series. Jeffrey Miracle Onyia (7.22m) and Anthony Lucky Omosohwofa (7.14m) rounded out the top five in a tightly contested field.

The women’s senior javelin throw (600g) final was equally impressive.

Victoria Effiom Kparika delivered the standout performance of the day, launching the spear to 47.89m—a personal best that left the rest of the field chasing shadows.

Peace Udochukwu Eze finished second with 43.27m, also a personal best, while Gladys Ugbome claimed third with 30.79m. Ikomwosa Edith Enoma followed in fourth with 30.45m.