Nigeria's contingent at the 13th African Games in Ghana showcased an exceptional performance, bringing home a treasure trove of medals. Tobi Amusan, hailed as Nigeria's athlete queen, secured her legacy by clinching her third consecutive Gold medal in the 100m hurdle event, a historic achievement in the Games' history.
Alongside Amusan, Ese Brume defended her long jump title, while Okezie claimed Nigeria's first Gold in the men's 400m in 37 years. The Nigerian team also dominated the 4x100m relays, securing Gold in both male and female categories.
Noteworthy was Omolara Ogunmakinju's heroic sprint in the 4x400m mixed relays, turning Silver into Gold. In recognition of their remarkable feats, each athlete is set to receive substantial rewards from the sports ministry, ranging from $1000 to $12000 depending on their performance and the event category.
The compensation aims to acknowledge their dedication and elevate the morale of Nigerian athletes on the international stage. With their outstanding performance and well-deserved rewards, Nigerian athletes have once again affirmed their prowess and brought pride to the nation.
