Nantiere to participate in Lagos City Marathon

Mathew Vikuba Nantier, the winner of the 2018 Kwahu Easter Mountain Marathon, would have the opportunity to participate in the 2019 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon.

The marathon slated for February 2, 2019, would see the prodigy compete with the finest on the continent, with over 50, 000 athletes expected to participate.

The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is regarded one of the biggest marathon on the continent, with a prize money of $50, 000 for the winner.

The 22-year old Nantiere, a student of the Cape Coast University and an employee of the Ghana National Fire Service dazzled fans, as he won the maiden in Kwahu Easter Marathon in April this year.

Nantiere, has since April been training to get himself in a good shape for the race in Nigeria and is keen on making a good impact in the biggest marathon in West Africa.

The second edition of the Kwahu Easter Mountain Marathon would take place next year in April, as thousands across the West African Region are expected to participate in the event.