August 26, 2026
By Enitan Abdultawab
Nigeria’s Kanyinsola Ajayi and Ezekiel Nathaniel have secured automatic qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing, China.
Ajayi achieved the qualifying mark in the men’s 100m after clocking 9.94 seconds at the Silesia Diamond League in Poland, comfortably meeting the required standard.
The 21-year-old sprinter has enjoyed an impressive 2026 season, equalling Nigeria’s national record of 9.84 seconds, winning the NCAA title and recording notable victories over reigning world champion Oblique Seville.
