Ghanaian sprinter Rafiatu Nuhu has recently made a momentous decision in her athletic career by transferring to Louisiana State University (LSU) for the upcoming 2025–26 track and field season. Previously competing for Cloud County Community College in Kansas, Nuhu has been a standout performer in the 400m event, setting a new national record for Ghana with an impressive time of 51.46 seconds at the NJCAA preliminary rounds in May 2025.
This move to LSU signifies a significant step forward for Nuhu, as she joins a distinguished track and field program renowned for its excellence and depth in sprints and hurdles. The LSU Tigers have a strong tradition in sprinting, with recent individual accolades including three first-team All-American nods for Nigerian sprinter Tima Godbless, who made history as the first freshman in the nation to achieve such recognition since Sha’Carri Richardson.
Nuhu’s transfer to LSU presents her with an opportunity to further develop her skills and contribute to the team’s success. With her track record of success and the support of LSU’s coaching staff and resources, Nuhu is poised to make a significant impact on the team.
The LSU Track & Field program welcomed Nuhu with open arms on social media, acknowledging her as the Ghanaian national-record holder in the 400m event and ranking No. 2 all-time in the NJCAA for the same event. This move to LSU represents a new chapter in Nuhu’s athletic journey, where she will have the chance to compete at a higher level and showcase her talents on a bigger stage.
As Nuhu embarks on this new chapter at LSU, track and field fans eagerly anticipate her continued success and growth as she competes alongside some of the best athletes in the nation. With her determination, talent, and the support of her new team, Nuhu is set to make waves in the collegiate track and field scene and leave a lasting impact on the LSU program.
