Kazali Iddrisu Strikes Gold in 200m with Personal Best at MTN Champs Grand Final

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On Apr 17, 2026

Ghanaian sprint sensation Kazali Iddrisu delivered a superb performance to win gold in the men’s 200 metres at the Season 4 MTN Champs Grand Final in Nigeria, clocking a new personal best of 21.28 seconds.

The talented student-athlete from T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School produced an impressive run to finish ahead of a competitive field and underline his growing reputation as one of the brightest young sprinters in the region.

Nigeria’s Liberty Okon claimed the silver medal in a time of 21.56 seconds, while Abdul-Rahman Adewale Jimoh completed the podium places with bronze after crossing the line in 21.74 seconds.

The latest triumph caps a memorable outing for Kazali, who had already secured a silver medal in the 400 metres earlier in the competition on Thursday. His double-medal performance highlights both his speed and versatility across sprint events.

Kazali’s achievement is expected to boost confidence in Ghana’s athletics development pipeline, with many observers tipping the youngster for an even brighter future on the international stage.

The MTN Champs Grand Final has continued to showcase some of Africa’s most exciting emerging track and field talents, and Kazali’s golden run will certainly be remembered as one of the standout moments of the competition.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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