Nigeria’s Ajayi, Amusan, Nathaniel Battle for Diamond League Glory in Brussels
Nigeria will be hoping for a memorable weekend as Kanyinsola Ajayi, Tobi Amusan and Ezekiel Nathaniel compete at the 2026 Diamond League Final in Brussels, Belgium.
The prestigious season finale takes place at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme on Friday, September 4, and Saturday, September 5, with champions to be crowned across 32 events.
Ajayi Leads Nigeria’s Challenge
Kanyinsola Ajayi will be the first Nigerian in action when he lines up in the men’s 100m on Friday.
The 21-year-old sprinter has enjoyed a spectacular breakthrough season, setting a Nigerian and personal record of 9.84 seconds three times in 2026.
Ajayi also claimed Diamond League victories in Eugene and London and enters the Brussels final among the leading contenders.
He faces a star-studded field featuring world champion Oblique Seville, Olympic champion Christian Coleman, Trayvon Bromell, Gift Leotlela, Akani Simbine and Emmanuel Eseme.
Amusan Chases Fourth Crown
Tobi Amusan will carry Nigeria’s hopes into the women’s 100m hurdles on Saturday.
The Nigerian world record holder is targeting her fourth Diamond League title after winning three consecutive trophies between 2021 and 2023.
Amusan faces a huge challenge from American Masai Russell, who recently broke her world record with a stunning 12.09 seconds in Zurich.
However, Amusan has also enjoyed a strong season, recording a best of 12.28 seconds and winning the Diamond League meeting in Paris.
Nathaniel Completes Nigeria’s Line-Up
Ezekiel Nathaniel will compete in the men’s 400m hurdles on Saturday as he looks to finish his Diamond League campaign strongly.
The Nigerian has established himself as one of Africa’s leading athletes in the event and will face a tough international field in Brussels.
With three athletes competing across three events, Nigeria will be aiming for a strong finish at the season-ending Diamond League spectacle.
Nigeria’s Schedule
🇳🇬 Kanyinsola Ajayi — Men’s 100m — Friday, September 4
🇳🇬 Tobi Amusan — Women’s 100m Hurdles — Saturday, September 5
🇳🇬 Ezekiel Nathaniel — Men’s 400m Hurdles — Saturday, September 5
