Team SA Heads to Accra as Athletics South Africa’s Hot Streak Continues
Athletics South Africa has named a 34-member squad blending experienced continental medallists with rising stars as the team prepares for next week’s African Senior Track and Field Championships in Ghana.... The post Team SA Heads to Accra as Athletics South Africa’s Hot Streak Continues appeared first on Good Things Guy.
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Athletics South Africa has named a 34-member squad blending experienced continental medallists with rising stars as the team prepares for next week’s African Senior Track and Field Championships in Ghana.
South Africa (08 May 2026) – South Africa’s impressive run in athletics shows no signs of slowing down, with another exciting national team now set to fly the flag on the continental stage.
Athletics South Africa (ASA) has announced a 34-member squad for the African Athletics Senior Track and Field Championships in Accra, Ghana, taking place from 12 to 17 May 2026. While the group may be smaller in size, it is packed with athletes carrying strong form, international experience and genuine medal hopes.
Fresh off their standout performances at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, sprinters Bradley Nkoana and Lythe Pillay arrive in Ghana with plenty of momentum after both claimed medals for Team South Africa last week.
The squad also includes several athletes who have already enjoyed success at continental level. Among them are middle-distance star Prudence Sekgodiso, hurdlers Rogail Joseph and Marione Fourie, long jumper Luvo Manyonga, triple jumper Zinzi Xulu and javelin thrower Jana van Schalkwyk.
ASA Acting President John Mathane believes the team has the right mix of experience and emerging talent.
“We have once again selected athletes that we believe will defend our crown and maintain the dignity of the nation. There’s a good balance between experience and fresh glory seekers, but all hungry for the podium. We are always happy to compete at this stage because it’s a contest amongst sister countries, where we face the best-of-the-best. It’s also a good stage to strengthen the character of an athlete.”
On the women’s side, South Africa will also look to athletes like Danielle Nolte, Colette Uys and Karabo Mailula to make an impact, while the men’s team features names such as Edmund du Plessis, Valco van Wyk and Douw Smit.
South African athletics is arguably enjoying one of its strongest periods in recent years, the Accra championships offer another opportunity for the country’s athletes to continue building confidence ahead of an increasingly busy international season.
Sources: Athletics South Africa
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