Fasuba Tips Kanyinsola for Greatness as First Batch of Team Nigeria Athletes Storm Glasgow
Duro Ikhazuagbe
As the first batch of Team Nigeria athletes and officials storm Glasgow, Scotland today ahead of the official opening ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Thursday, former African record holder in the men’s 100m, Olusoji Fasuba, has tipped Kanyinsola Ajayi to become one of Africa’s all-time greatest sprinters.
Fasuba whose national 100m record of 9.85secs lasted for 20 years before it was broken this year by the American collegiate NCAA champion, told THISDAY yesterday that the pace at which Ajayi is progressing, the 21-year-old Nigerian sprinter is gradually turning into a phenomenon.
“Kanyinsola Ajayi’s progress has been exceptional. What stands him out is the consistency of his improvement. He has shown that he can compete with the very best in the world, and if he continues on this path, I believe he can become one of Africa’s all time great sprinters,” began the former African record holder now an officer of the British Royal Navy.
