9th Okpekpe Race: Nigerian Runners Ready To Smash Barriers, Says Nuhu

Nuhu, who is in Pankshin, one of the oldest cities in Plateau state preparing the athletes for the World Athletics gold label race says performances in training have convinced him this will be the year Nigerians will see sub-30 minutes run for the men.

“We are in Pankshin preparing for next month’s Okpekpe international 10km road race and I can tell you we are ready to break the 30-minute barrier for men and 34 minutes for women,” said Nuhu.

Nuhu is not only encouraged by the performances in training but also how the athletes have fared in recent competitions they have participated in around Nigeria, especially the first National Cross Country race in February.