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08.05.2006 Sports News

Aziz Zakari shines in Abuja

By JoyFM
Aziz Zakari shines in Abuja
08.05.2006 LISTEN

Ghana's Aziz Zakari was in devastating from at the weekend as he picked recorded a win at an invitational meet in Abuja, Nigeria.

Zakari finished the men's 100metres race in a time of 10.15 seconds, which is his best in the season.

His opposite number, Vida Anim, also won the women's 100metres in 11.33seconds, her best time in over a year. Both sprinters finished second in the 200metre events.

The two were the only foreign-based members of the predominantly local team that represented the nation at the continental championship in Abuja at the weekend.

Local star, Elizabeth Amolofo finished third in the women's 200-metre race.

The championship is a trial exercise for Ghana in their build up to the 2007 All Africa Games.

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