Ghana will have to contend with sprint heavyweights, Great Britain and France in Heat 1 of the World Relays on Saturday in China.

Team Ghana arrived in Guangzhou on Thursday with hopes of booking a spot at the World Championships later this year in Tokyo, Japan.

In all, 6 teams will compete for two automatic spots in the first heat, including Ghana, Great Britain and NI, France, Korea, Colombia, and Poland.

Elsewhere, Olympic medalists, South Africa have been drawn in Heat 2, along with powerhouse Jamaica and Germany.

The first 2 of each heat qualify to finals and earn automatic slots at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.