Following the conclusion of the 13 edition of the African Games in Ghana on Saturday, Team Nigeria finished second on the medal table with a total of 121 medals behind Egypt who claimed the top spot.
Team Nigeria wrapped up the 2023 African Games with an impressive medal tally of 121 (47 gold, 34 silver, and 40 bronze) across 25 sports.
Egypt emerged as the overall leader in the medal rankings, securing a total of 191 medals (102 gold, 47 silver, and 42 bronze).
Weightlifting proved to be Nigeria’s most successful sport, amassing 32 medals (16 gold, 10 silver, and six bronze).
In athletics, Nigeria showcased its prowess with 22 medals, highlighted by Tobi Amusan’s third consecutive gold in the women’s 100 meters hurdles and Ese Brume’s retention of the women’s long jump title.
The host country Ghana finished sixth position in the medal standings with 68 medals (19 gold, 29 silver and 20 bronze).
While Morocco, Ethiopia, Mauritius and Kenya complete the top 10 in the medal rankings.
Out of the 54 countries that registered for the event in Ghana, 53 were in attendance, with only Cape Verde absent from the 13th edition of the Games.
The next edition of the African Games is scheduled to take place in Cairo, Egypt, in 2027.
