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Wrestling

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Nigeria Finish Second At African Wrestling Championships

The 40th edition of the African Wrestling Championships concluded in Casablanca, Morocco with Nigeria placing second behind Egypt in the overall medal standings, capping an impressive outing for the team. Team Nigeria won a total of 12 medals, 10 gold, one silver, and one bronze, finishing just behind Egypt, who amassed 24 medals comprising 11 gold, eight silver, and five bronze. The Nigerian women’s team was the standout performer, dominating […]

todayMay 6, 2025

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Paris 2024: Ashton Mutuwa Secures Latest Ticket In Wrestling

As the African/Oceania Olympic qualifiers in Alexandria, Egypt conclude, Ashton Mutuwa has joined list of Nigerian Wrestlers heading to Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Nigerian-American wrestler Mutuwa pinned Justin Van Zyl (16-8) to qualify for the Paris Olympics. Mutuwa, who recently chose to compete for Nigeria, will be wrestling in the Paris Olympics for the first time. Also Read: Odunayo Adekuoroye Ranked Best 57kg Wrestler In The World Nigerian Harrison Onovwiomobohwo […]

todayMarch 25, 2024

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Africa

Nigeria Wins African Senior Wrestling Championship

The day-two of the African Senior Wrestling Championships In Egypt got on a better note for Nigerian Wrestlers to add to the gold medal sweep in Day 1. Nigeria wrestling contingents won all five gold medals on offer as the competition came to an end Nigeria wrestling contingents. African Games 3-time champion Mercy Genesis started day two for team Nigeria with a dominant display over Rosine Ntsa Assouga of Cameroon […]

todayMarch 20, 2024

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Sports Minister Commends Nigerian Wrestlers At African Senior Wrestling Championship

The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh lauded Nigerian Wrestling Federation following the exceptional performance of Nigerian athletes at the ongoing African Senior Wrestling Championship in Alexandria, Egypt. Nigerian wrestlers continued to showcase talent and determination, after securing a plethora of medals to continue their stellar form displayed at the African Games in Accra, Ghana. After six gold medals and a number of silver and bronze medals at […]

todayMarch 19, 2024

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African Games 2023: Team Nigeria Wrestlers Bag Six Gold Medals

Team Nigerian claimed a clean sweep of six gold medals in the Women's Freestyle Wrestling category in the 13th edition of the African Games in Ghana. Mercy Genesis (50kg) and Ogunsanya Christiana (53kg) had won gold medals in their respective wrestling categories. Adekuroye Odunayo (57kg) needed only 24 seconds to defeat her Moroccan opponent Zineb Hassoune, securing a victory by fall (6-0) to win Nigeria’s third gold medal. Also Read: African […]

todayMarch 11, 2024

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NYG 2023: Nasarawa Wrestler Claims Bronze Medal

Charity Isaac has increased Team Nasarawa's medal haul after settling for a Bronze Medal in the 42kg Wrestling Girls' Category. She had earlier recorded victories against her opponents from Ebonyi, Rivers and Edo States separately before losing out to her Ogun State counterpart. Also Read: Osimhen Ends Goal Drought As Garcia Defends Napoli So far, Team Nasarawa has won a total of five(5) medals at the ongoing 7th edition of the […]

todaySeptember 28, 2023