Ghana’s Abdul Rasheed Saminu Qualifies for 100m Semi-Final on World Championships Debut

Ghanaian sprinter Abdul Rasheed Saminu has booked his place in the semi-final of the men’s 100m at the World Athletics Championships after an outstanding performance in the heats on Saturday.

Competing on his debut at the global stage, Saminu clocked an impressive 10.09 seconds to finish second in Heat 7, securing automatic qualification to the next round.

His strong sprinting form and composure under pressure drew praise from athletics enthusiasts who have tipped him as one of Ghana’s brightest prospects.

The race was hotly contested, but Saminu showed maturity beyond his years, powering through the final 30 meters to seal his place among the semi-finalists.

The young sprinter now joins the elite group of athletes who will battle for a spot in the final, raising hopes of another historic moment for Ghana on the track.

The semi-finals are scheduled for Sunday, where Saminu will look to continue his remarkable run and possibly break into the finals of the 100m event.