Teen Sensations Osama, Ejiro Shine As Delta Secures Back-to-Back 100m Titles At Niger Delta Games.
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New sprint champions emerged on Saturday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City as the men’s and women’s 100 metres finals delivered one of the most electrifying moments of Day two at the ongoing Niger Delta Games.
With the stands buzzing and anticipation high inside the main bowl, the blue-riband event of athletics lived up to expectations, producing explosive starts, powerful finishes, and a clear statement of dominance from Delta State.
In the men’s final, 18-year-old Chibueze Osama of Delta State rose to the occasion in spectacular fashion, clocking 10.42 seconds to secure gold. The young sprinter showed composure beyond his years, executing a clean drive phase before unleashing a strong finishing burst that kept him ahead of a competitive field.
Gift Bright of Akwa Ibom followed closely in 10.57 seconds to claim silver, while Delta’s Saturday Godswill completed the podium with a bronze-medal finish in 10.59 seconds, ensuring two Delta athletes stood among the top three in one of the most anticipated races of the Games.
Osama’s victory not only confirmed his status as one of the brightest young talents in the region but also reinforced Delta State’s continued authority in sprint events.
Fourteen-year-old Ejiro Peter of Delta State stunned the crowd with a confident and commanding run, crossing the finish line in 11.58 seconds to claim gold and the title of fastest woman at the Games.
Despite her age, Ejiro displayed remarkable poise under pressure, holding off strong challenges from Tejiri Ugoh Praise of Edo State, who finished second in 11.76 seconds, and Edidiong Joseph of Akwa Ibom, who secured bronze in 11.78 seconds.
Her victory signals the emergence of another exciting sprint prospect for Delta and the Niger Delta region at large.
Delta State’s triumph in both sprint events continues a remarkable run of dominance from the previous edition of the Games.
At the 2025 edition in Uyo, Delta also swept the 100 metres titles. Favour Ashe clocked 10.16 seconds to win the men’s gold medal, while Jennifer Chukwuma claimed the women’s crown in 11.41 seconds.
With back-to-back 100 metres victories in 2025 (Uyo) and 2026 (Edo), Delta State has firmly established itself as the sprint powerhouse of the Niger Delta Games, maintaining its grip on the blue-riband event across consecutive editions.
The roar from spectators inside the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium reflected the magnitude of the moment, as fans witnessed not just thrilling races but the continuation of a sprint dynasty.
The Niger Delta Games brings together athletes from the nine Niger Delta states, competing across 16 sports in a celebration of youth talent, unity, and regional pride.
Sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and organised by Dunamis-Icon Limited, the Games continue to showcase emerging stars and fierce rivalries.
With the 100m titles now decided, attention shifts to other track and field events as the competition intensifies in Benin City.
The Niger Delta Games in Benin City will conclude on Friday, 27 February, but if Day two was anything to go by, more unforgettable moments are still to come.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
