The 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo have turned into a test of Ghana’s resolve. After early heartbreak in the men’s 100 metres, the nation’s hopes now rest on a select few: high-jumper Rose Yeboah, 800 metre veteran Alex Amankwah, emerging 200 metre sprinter Ibrahim Fuseini, and the ever-dependable men’s 4×100 metre relay squad.

Ghana’s sprint spotlight dimmed when national 100 metre record holder Abdul-Rasheed Saminu missed the final by a whisker. The 21-year-old University of South Florida standout ran a sharp 10.09 seconds in the preliminaries but fell short with 10.08 in the semis, placing 12th overall. His exit followed Benjamin Azamati’s earlier first-round disappointment, leaving Ghana without a finalist in the blue-riband event.

Now attention shifts to the next wave of contenders. Fuseini opens his 200 metre campaign on Wednesday, September 17, with the final slated for Friday. Yeboah, Ghana’s lone female representative, enters the women’s high jump qualifiers on Thursday, aiming for a Sunday finale. The experienced Amankwah begins his 800 metre bid on Saturday, September 20.

If all goes to plan, Ghana could script a grand finale on Sunday, September 21: Yeboah soaring for high-jump honours and the relay team chasing a cherished podium finish. For a nation hungry for a global medal, Tokyo’s closing day may yet deliver the drama and glory fans have been waiting for.