Nigerian sprinters, Ofili, Onwuzurike win at New York Grand Prix

Nigerian athletes impressed at the USTAF New York Grand Prix on Sunday, with Favour Ofili and Udodi Onwuzurike clinching victories in the women’s 100m and men’s 100m events, respectively.

Onwuzurike, a former World U20 200m champion, took the men’s 100m title in 10.24 seconds, edging out American duo Kendal Williams (10.25 seconds) and Pjai Austin (10.26 seconds).

This marks a strong showing for Onwuzurike as he heads into the Nigerian Olympic trials next weekend in Benin City, Edo State.