Akwa Ibom Upcoming Star Thrills Fans at Eket Stadium

Young lad, Amaziah Enobong Ukpong, amazed sports fans as he trained at the Eket Stadium in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, alongside older athletes on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Though he did not win any of the races, the youngster showed promise of a great athlete with a burning passion to grow.

Even when others finished ahead of him, he remained tenacious and kept pushing hard to complete his races.

Fans expressed excitement over his performance and grit, saying he is an athlete to watch out for.

They gave kudos to the coaches who came out daily to train Amaziah and other kids like him, asserting that the future is golden with youngsters like these.

One of them, Nsikakabasi Akpan said, “For this lad, if he continues this way and gets the right support, greatness awaits him”.

“He will win, and I am glad to have captured the beginning of his journey through my lens.”