Burkina Faso opened the medal tally at the CAA African U18/U20 Championships in Abeokuta by winning gold in the U18 women’s triple jump. Zango Salisa jumped 12.79 meters to secure first place, leaving Morocco’s Masat Kaota with silver after a 12.39-meter leap. Tunisia’s Finel Chidi followed closely with a 12.26-meter jump to claim bronze.
Later in the day, South Africa picked up its first gold medal through Natro Ler, who cleared 2 meters to win the U18 high jump event. Nigeria also made a strong showing, with Ikeki Daniel finishing second and Oddo Melvin placing third. The competition, which continues in Ogun State, has seen rising talents from across Africa showcase their athletic skills.
