Nigerian Sports

Nigeria clinches bronze in Judo at 4th African Youth Games

Team Nigeria clinched a bronze medal in judo at the ongoing 4th African Youth Games after winning the 63kg category bout against Zimbabwe.

The result was confirmed in a statement on Wednesday by Kola Daniel, Special Adviser on Media in the Office of the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC).

Nigeria’s representative, Oghogho, defeated his Zimbabwean opponent in the bronze medal contest to secure a place on the podium.

The medal adds to Team Nigeria’s tally at the Games and reflects the country’s participation in judo events.

The African Youth Games in Angola continue to offer Nigerian athletes the opportunity to compete at a continental level and gain international exposure.

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