Nigeria clinched its inaugural gold medal at the 13th African Games, courtesy of Anuoluwapo Opeyori’s remarkable triumph in the men’s singles badminton event on Sunday.
Opeyori staged a comeback against compatriot Godwin Olofua, overcoming a set deficit to secure a 2-1 victory.
The duo is poised for a return to the court, aiming for gold in the upcoming men’s doubles final.
In women’s wrestling, Mercy Genesis and Christiana Ogunsanya showcased their prowess by securing gold medals in their respective weight divisions.
Genesis displayed dominance in the women’s 50kg freestyle event, securing a flawless 7-0 victory against Egypt’s Nada Mohamed in the final.
Ogunsanya exhibited her skills with an impressive 11-0 win over her Senegalese counterpart in the women’s 53kg category, clinching another gold for Nigeria.