Ghana Latest Sport News Blazing in Glasgow Azamati and Saminu Storm into Commonwealth Games 100m Semi-Finals

Team Ghana has made a blistering start to the track and field events at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with top sprinters Benjamin Azamati and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu delivering stellar performances in the men’s 100-meter heats.

Competing under cool conditions at Scotstoun Stadium, Ghana’s sprint stars dominated the opening round, posting the fastest times among all 75 athletes in the competition and immediately establishing themselves as prime contenders for the podium.

1. Heat Dominance: Setting the Pace in Glasgow

Both Ghanaian runners put on tactical masterclasses in their respective heats, securing automatic qualification with authority:

• Abdul-Rasheed Saminu: Blazed out of the blocks in Heat 2, cruising to a comfortable first-place finish with a stellar time of 10.01 seconds.

• Benjamin Azamati: Followed up with an electric performance in Heat 5, clocking 10.00 seconds to equal his season’s best. Azamati’s time was recorded as the fastest of the entire opening round.

Opening Round Highlights:
* Benjamin Azamati: 10.00s (Heat 5 Winner - Fastest overall heat time)
* Abdul-Rasheed Saminu: 10.01s (Heat 2 Winner - 2nd fastest overall time)

2. Looking Ahead to the Semi-Finals

With the heats successfully navigated, Azamati and Saminu advance to face a formidable semi-final lineup. The upcoming races will feature tough international competitors, including Cameroon’s African champion Emmanuel Eseme and Kenya’s prominent sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala.

Other Ghanaian Athletes in Action:

• Isaac Botsio: Suffered a tough start in Heat 9 and finished fourth in 10.40 seconds, narrowly missing out on individual qualification. However, he remains a key weapon for Ghana’s upcoming 4x100m relay team.

• Deborah Acheampong: Recorded a strong 11.66 seconds in the women’s 100m heat, also positioning herself for the relay events.

• Field & Para Events: Experienced thrower Zinabu Issah is set to contest the women’s F57 shot put final as Ghana targets additional medals.

3. Commonwealth Games 100m Outlook

Watch the full report on Ghana’s sprint stars and their journey in Scotland by viewing the Commonwealth Games 2026: Azamati, Saminu Advance to 100m Semi-Finals video.