Aziz Zakari failed to replicate his silver medal winning performance in Kenya this year after he was disqualified for a false start in the 100m finals of IAAF Continental Cup in Croatia at the weekend.
Africa’s best performance in the 100m was a fifth place finish by Ivorian Ben Youssef Meite.
France’s Christophe Lemaitre who led the European contingent won gold with a time of 10.06 seconds followed by Daniel Bailey from the Americas in10.10 seconds.
The Continental Cup which was introduced in 1975 was known as the IAAF World Cup but has gradually lost its shine following the introduction of the IAAF World Championships.
Analyst Karl Tuffuor thinks Aziz Zakari’s disappointment should push the Ghana Athletics Association to begin a conscious search for new talents.
“It is clear to me and it is obvious that the likes of Zakari are over the hill. I personally have had major problems with him ever since he failed the drugs test. If I had my way he wouldn’t be running for Ghana," he said.
He added the new officials at the Ghana Athletics Association must take steps to develop new talents.