The president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa, has congratulated world record holder, Tobi Amusan, on his recent achievement and urged her to shift attention to the forthcoming All Africa Games and Olympic Games.
Amusan, who is the current World Record holder in the 100m hurdle (12.12sec), made big headlines in the early hours of Saturday, setting a new African women’s indoor record in the 60-meter hurdles at the Astana Indoor Meet in Kazakhstan.
The Ogun State-born Amusan clocked an impressive 7.77 seconds, and in the process, etched her name in history by erasing the longstanding record of 7.82 seconds set by compatriot, Glory Alozie, in 1999.
“I always have that confidence that Amusan will deliver any time she steps on to the track. I have spoken with her, and congratulated her for this wonderful performance in Astana.
“I have equally told her to always stay focused, do the needful, do all her Out of Competition Test. It is the same message I give to all Nigerian athletes. This is the year of the Olympics Games, and I believe Amusan will deliver big for Team Nigeria,” Okowa stated.
The AFN boss hinted that the federation has already rolled out its plans for the athletes and their coaches ahead of the Africa Games to be held in Ghana in March, as well as other competitions, including the Olympics Games in Paris, France.
