All African Games: Joy As Nigerian Wrestlers Shine in Ghana, Win 6 Gold Medals
- Nigerian wrestlers are shinning at the ongoing All African Games in Ghana as the team has scooped six gold medals
- Mercy Genesis kicked off the win after she scooped Nigeria's first wrestling gold medal in the 50kg category
- This was followed by Christiana Ogunsanya, who won the second gold for Nigeria in the 53kg women's wrestling event
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Nigeria has so far scooped six gold medals in wrestling at the ongoing All African Games, which is hosted by Ghana.
The first gold for Nigeria came through Mercy Genesis, who competed in the 50kg women's wrestling category, The Cable reported.
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Mercy defeated Mohamed Nada of Egypt 7-0 to clinch the gold medal. Her win was followed by that of Christiana Ogunsanya, who defeated Nogona Bakayoko of Cote D’Ivoire 11-0 to snatch the gold medal.
Also, Adekuoroye Odunayo won gold for Nigeria in the 57kg category. Kolawole Omolayo also clinched gold in the 62kg event.
Two more golds from Blessing Oborududu and Rueben Hannah Amuchechi in 68kg and 76kg brought Nigeria's gold medals in wrestling to six so far.
Daniel Igali, president of the Nigerian Wrestling Federation, said:
“I’ve been very impressed with the way they wrestled, and I think if they continue in that trajectory, Nigeria should be hopeful of many many gold medals in the evening.”
FIFA ranks Super Eagles 28th in the world
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that despite losing the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, Nigeria still ranks higher in global football as compared to Ivory Coast.
According to a new ranking released by FIFA, Nigeria moved 14 places to the 28th position globally.
Nigeria was ranked the 3rd best team in Africa behind Morocco and Senegal, with Ivory Coast being ranked 5th.
Osimhen repairs goalpost net
In a related story, Legit.ng reported that Nigerian footballer Victor Osimhen lent his help when the net on a goal post needed repairs.
He joined hands with other players to properly hang the broken net during Napoli's game against Sassuolo.
Osimhen, the celebrated striker, bagged a hat-trick during the game, which Napoli won 6-1.
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