Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team once again demonstrated why they remain one of Africa’s finest sprint relay squads after producing a season’s best 38.13 seconds to finish fourth in the final of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Saturday, August 1.
The quartet of Benjamin Azamati, Joseph Paul Amoah, Mustapha Bokpin and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu delivered an outstanding performance, narrowly missing out on a place on the podium despite running one of their fastest races of the season.
Having qualified for the final with a time of 38.40 seconds, finishing second in their semifinal heat, the Ghanaian team returned with even greater determination in the final. Their improved time reflected the quality, resilience and chemistry that have made them one of the continent’s most successful relay teams in recent years.
The result also came after each member of the quartet fell short of reaching the podium in their individual sprint events. Rather than allowing those setbacks to define their campaign, they united to produce a performance that showcased the strength of teamwork and Ghana’s growing reputation in world sprinting.
Since 2019, the relay team has steadily established itself among the elite on the international stage. Their impressive record includes gold at the 2023 African Games, silver at the 2023 African Championships, gold at the 2024 African Championships, and bronze at the 2026 African Championships. They also reached the final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and qualified for the finals of both the 2022 and 2023 World Athletics Championships, a testament to their remarkable consistency against the world’s best.
Although the Commonwealth Games did not end with the medal they had hoped for, their fourth-place finish and season-best performance reaffirm that Ghana possesses one of the strongest relay teams in Africa. With the core of the team still competing at a high level, the future remains bright as they continue their quest for success on the global stage.
For Ghanaian athletics fans, this performance is not a disappointment but another reminder that the nation’s sprint relay programme continues to compete with the very best and remains capable of achieving even greater milestones in the years ahead.
By: Victoria Kwofie
