By Flinster Austin
Published on 2024-03-14 03:55:19
Team Nigeria is currently in the second position on the medals table at the African Games, with Egypt leading the pack and Algeria and South Africa closely behind. Nigeria is hoping to bolster its gold medal count through the athletics events, which are crucial in determining the overall standings.
The athletics events are set to kick off on Monday, with high expectations for United States-based athletes Tobi Amusan and Ese Brume to secure victories in their respective events and contribute to Nigeria’s standing on the medals table. Egypt currently holds the top spot with over 50 gold medals, showcasing their dominance in the competition.
Nigeria has a strong history in track and field events, having topped the medals table in 11 out of the 12 editions of the African Games. The 1995 Games in Harare, Zimbabwe saw Nigeria win 15 gold medals, while the team hauled a record-breaking 38 medals in the 1991 Games in Cairo, Egypt. The track and field events have been a strong suit for Nigeria in the African Games.
Tobi Amusan is looking to make history by securing a third consecutive gold in the 100m hurdles event and improve upon her Games’ record set in 2019. Ese Brume, on the other hand, aims to defend her long jump title and become the second Nigerian woman to achieve this feat. The two athletes have shown great promise and are favorites to excel in their respective events.
Ruth Usoro, another U.S.-based athlete, will be competing in the long and triple jumps and is poised to make a mark in the competition. Chioma Onyekwere, the discus throw champion, will be defending her title in hopes of becoming the third African woman to successfully defend an African Games crown in the event. Nigeria’s athletes are gearing up for a strong showing in the competition.
For the men, sprint sensation Ekanem Consider is eyeing a medal in the 100m event, with a chance to become the sixth Nigerian to win the gold at the African Games. In the 400m event, athletes like Dubem Nwachukwu, Chidi Okezie, and Nathaniel Ezekiel are looking to make a mark and put Nigeria back on the map in the event. Nigeria’s male athletes are determined to showcase their talent and compete at a high level.
Overall, Team Nigeria is gearing up for a strong showing in the athletics events at the African Games, with high hopes of maintaining their second position on the medals table. The athletes are focused and determined to excel in their respective events, with a rich history of success in track and field events at the African Games. Nigeria’s athletes are ready to compete and bring home the gold for their country.
