Team Nigeria emerged as the 5th overall placed team at the 2nd African Beach Games, which ended on Saturday in Hammamet, Tunisia
The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Tony Nezianya, noted this commendable achievement represents a significant improvement from the previous edition of the games in Cape Verde, where Nigeria finished seventh on the medals table with only one gold medal.
This time, the Nigerian contingent demonstrated their sporting prowess across a range of disciplines, amassing 12 medals, comprising six gold, three silver, and three bronze.
The achievements spanned various sports, highlighting Nigeria’s athletes’ versatility and capability.
Team Nigeria hit the ground running in Tunisia, where Oluwadamilola Oyedepo and Kayode Samuel delivered the country’s first gold medal in the Badminton Mixed Doubles event.
Sunday Chibuzo and Simeon Akinsola also delivered gold for Nigeria in the Men’s Triple…