Team Nigeria has catapulted to the fourth position on the overall medals table at the ongoing African Games in Ghana, showcasing an outstanding performance with a total of seven gold, seven silver, and 12 bronze medals. The nation's remarkable ascent in the standings came after a phenomenal Sunday, where athletes secured seven gold medals across various events.
In a triumphant moment for Nigeria, Anuoluwapo Opeyori clinched the first gold medal in the Badminton men’s singles event, breaking a streak of near-misses and heartbreaks. Following this, the women's wrestling team delivered a series of spectacular performances, with all six representatives securing gold medals.
The gold rush kicked off with Mercy Genesis, followed by flawless finishes from Christiana Ogunsanya and the unstoppable Kolawole Omolayo in the 62kg event. Adekuoroye Odunayo, Blessing Oburududu, and Rueben Hannah Amuchechi added three more gold medals to cap off the exceptional outing.
As of Sunday's conclusion, Egypt maintained its dominance at the top of the medals table with an impressive haul of 36 gold, 14 silver, and 16 bronze medals. Algeria and South Africa trailed behind in second and third positions, each with eight gold medals.
Host Ghana, positioned in 10th place, garnered a gold and three silver medals. Team Nigeria aims to surpass its performance at the previous African Games in Rabat, Morocco, where they finished second with a total of 127 medals. With 358 athletes participating across 25 sports disciplines, the nation is on track to achieve another remarkable feat in Ghana.
