FORMER 400m hurdle world Champion Samuel Matete says praises showered on Commonwealth and Africa’s 400m champion Muzala Samukonga should not distract him from achieving his long-term goals. And Matete said he expected Samukonga to enter the Diamond League immediately after he returned from the Commonwealth to keep his fitness levels intact. Speaking in an interview, Sunday, Matete said the continued praises and gifts showered on Samukonga should not deter him from focusing on achieving his long-term objectives. Matete said being showered with gifts and praises was not bad but was quick to state that they cause one to forget important assignments. “As a country, we are still proud of the achievement of Samukonga but my worry and fear are that...