Nigeria's Ofili, Chukwuma, Onojuvwevwo, Nathaniel to test mettle at US Lone Star Grand Prix
Four Nigerian track stars—Favour Ofili, Ezekiel Nathaniel, Rosemary Chukwuma, and Ella Onojuvwevwo—compete at the inaugural Lone Star Grand Prix in Texas on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The event is part of the newly launched USATF Tour and one of only two World Athletics Continental Tour Gold events held in the United States this season. Ofili, the 150m world record holder, runs the women's 200m against Olympic champion Gabby Thomas, Rhasidat Adeleke, and Deajah Stevens amid ongoing discussion about her failed bid to switch allegiance to Turkey. Chukwuma (personal best 10.95s) faces Tamari Davis and Jodean Williams in the women's 100m. Onojuvwevwo, who set an African indoor record of 50.28s and opened outdoors with 49.59s, runs the 400m against Stacey Ann Williams, Britton Wilson, and Bailey Lear. Nathaniel, Africa's 400m hurdles record holder, takes on world finalist Caleb Dean and Trevor Bassitt in the men's 400m hurdles. The competition offers crucial ranking points and experience as Nigeria prepares for a packed championship season later this year, allowing fans to gauge the team's readiness against global elite. Which of these matchups will give the clearest signal of Nigeria's medal prospects for upcoming World Championships and Olympics?