Nigeria, July 19 -- As the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta enters its final stretch, a thrilling three-horse race for supremacy has emerged on the medals table between South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya.

After Day 3 (Friday) of competition, these athletics powerhouses have clearly separated themselves from the pack in both the U18 and U20 categories - setting up a dramatic finish over the final weekend.

In the U18 division, South Africa has stormed ahead, claiming an impressive 9 gold medals, along with 4 silver, for a total of 13 medals.

Their early dominance has been unmatched, with the nation excelling in both sprints and field events, underlining their depth at youth level.

Kenya currently sits in second plac...