Team Ghana athletes were seen performing the popular kakalika dance after securing qualification to the men’s 4x100m relay final at the African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra.

The Ghanaian quartet of Abdul-Rasheed Saminu, Joseph Paul Amoah, Edwin, and Ibrahim Fuseini produced a strong display to win Heat 2 with a time of 38.6 seconds.

The home crowd inside the University of Ghana Stadium erupted as Saminu delivered a powerful finish to help Ghana cross the line first and book a place in the final.

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After the race, Saminu, in high spirits, was seen performing DopeNation’s renowned kakalika dance, moving his hands forward and backward.

Soon after, his teammates noticed the dance moves and joined him, performing together as fans cheered loudly at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.

The celebration was both a gesture of joy at their qualification and a nod to the viral dance challenge that has gained global attention.

The kakalika dance has gone viral worldwide, with personalities ranging from footballers to athletes, entertainers, and others performing it to celebrate victories.

Saminu, Joseph Paul Amoah, and their teammates are now poised to win a medal following their qualification, especially after their disappointing performances in the 100m race where they missed out on a podium finish.

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