A dramatic scene unfolded at the African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, after Ghana’s sprint duo were left waiting anxiously to confirm their finishing positions in the men’s 100m final.

Joseph Paul Amoah and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu had already crossed the line in a tightly contested race, but instead of immediate results, athletes were forced into an unusual wait as officials worked to determine the final standings.

Reports indicate that the delay stretched for over 10 minutes due to a photo-finish situation, with uncertainty hanging over the podium positions inside the University of Ghana Stadium.

During the wait, a video has now surfaced showing the Ghanaian pair together, eyes fixed on a phone screen as officials attempted to review the race footage.

In the clip, both athletes can be seen carefully watching their sprint unfold again, trying to determine exactly where they finished while awaiting official confirmation.

The moment has quickly gone viral, highlighting the confusion that surrounded one of the championship’s biggest events.

Eventually, it was confirmed that Amoah finished fourth while Saminu placed sixth, both missing out on a podium finish in a closely fought final.

Ghana loses men’s 100m final at African Athletics Championships

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