Team Nigeria Returns With 121 Medals To Come Second At The 12th African Games in Morocco

Date: 02-09-2019 8:42 pm (4 years ago) | Author: kacy lee
- at 2-09-2019 08:42 PM (4 years ago)
(f)

Team Nigeria arrived in Abuja to a rousing welcome on Sunday after finishing second overall at the just-concluded 12th African Games in Rabat, Morocco.

The team arrived on Sunday evening via a chartered flight.

The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, and other officials were on hand at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to welcome the athletes and officials.

Dare commended the contingent for representing the country well and promised them better welfare and preparations for future international competitions.

Team Nigeria capped a memorable outing in Morocco with a second-place finish, behind defending champions Egypt.

Egypt emerged tops on the medals table with 99 gold, 96 silver and 69 bronze medals, while Nigeria won a total of 121 medals.

South Africa, Algeria and hosts Morocco complete the top five respectively, after 15 days of sports activities in the North African country.

The 12th African Games took place from Aug. 19 to Aug. 31.

Ghana is scheduled to host the next edition in 2023

See photos:

Posted: at 2-09-2019 08:42 PM (4 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- Baye77 at 2-09-2019 09:03 PM (4 years ago)
Online (m)
Congratulations fellas!weldone!
Posted: at 2-09-2019 09:03 PM (4 years ago) | Hero
Reply
ReplyFollow
Login To Post Reply

Latest Updates

Why Men Should Take Their Wives’ Last Names - Lady Sparks Reactions After Stating Her Reason

I'll Go Into Exile If Peter Obi Got One Million Votes – Amadi Recalls Lamido's Comment Before Presidential Election

Women Who Lack Fatherly Love Are S3xually Loose -Phyna Slams Apostle Lazarus Over The Statement

New Super Eagles' Coach, Finidi Gives 2 Conditions For Players' Invitation

Naked Daughter’s Picture: Simi Berates Police Over Counseling Comment

Controversial Artist, Brymo Reveals Traumatic Experience That Happened To His Mother

Tragedy As Generator Fumes Kill Woman & Son In Delta

Skiibii Ex Lover & Actress, Ms DSF Mocks Him For Wearing Fake Designer Wristwatch

29Yr Old Benue Woman, Kpile Stabs Husband To Death After Disagreement Over Sex

More Featured Topics

fire TRENDING GISTS fire

TODAY'S TOP

  1. New Super Eagles' Coach, Finidi Gives 2 Conditions For Players' Invitation

  2. Women Who Lack Fatherly Love Are S3xually Loose -Phyna Slams Apostle Lazarus Over The Statement

  3. I'll Go Into Exile If Peter Obi Got One Million Votes – Amadi Recalls Lamido's Comment Election

  4. Why Men Should Take Their Wives’ Last Names - Lady Sparks Reactions After Stating Her Reason

THIS WEEK

  1. POLITICAL TURMOIL UNVEILED! 'Wike Was Instrumental To Peter Obi's Exit From PDP' - Paul Ibe

  2. Peter Obi Visits Atiku in Abuja as Speculation of Unified Front For 2027 Elections Intensifies

  3. Wetin She Wear - Movie Producer, Stanley Nwoko Mocks Destiny Etiko Over Her AMVCA Outfit

  4. Lady Raises Alarm Over State of Actor, Nonso Diobi After Spotting Him in Her Area (Video)

  5. Reactions as Naira Marley and Sam Larry Were Spotted Vibing to Portable's Diss Track About Them

  6. Nigeria Rapper, Dremo Hits Back At Sarkodie’s Shade Of Nigeria’s Big 3 Artists With Diss Track

  7. Afrobeat Singer, Davido Blasts Popular Blog For Calling Him “Papa Ifeanyi”

  8. 'We Kidnap, Extort & Rap3 Male Victims' - Gang Of Homosegxwal Criminals Arrested In Lekki

  9. EFCC Boss, Olukoyede Faces Visa Ban Threat Over Yahaya Bello's Case

  10. Man Shoots Stepmom Who Tried To Give Him Hug During Graduation Ceremony

TOP MEMBERS:
  • gogoman 713
  • fineboy77 401
  • felicilin 353
  • Holopid 186
  • bohlah 159
Read More

Featured Topics

. Why Men Should Take Their Wives’ Last Names - Lady Sparks Reactions After Stating Her Reason

. I'll Go Into Exile If Peter Obi Got One Million Votes – Amadi Recalls Lamido's Comment Before Presidential Election

. Women Who Lack Fatherly Love Are S3xually Loose -Phyna Slams Apostle Lazarus Over The Statement

. New Super Eagles' Coach, Finidi Gives 2 Conditions For Players' Invitation

. Naked Daughter’s Picture: Simi Berates Police Over Counseling Comment

. Controversial Artist, Brymo Reveals Traumatic Experience That Happened To His Mother

. Tragedy As Generator Fumes Kill Woman & Son In Delta

. Skiibii Ex Lover & Actress, Ms DSF Mocks Him For Wearing Fake Designer Wristwatch

. 29Yr Old Benue Woman, Kpile Stabs Husband To Death After Disagreement Over Sex

. Edo State Govt Takes Custody Of 4Yr Old Girl Used For Adult Content By Her Father

. VID: Toyin Abraham Hails Kehinde Bankole For Winning Best Actress At AMVCA

. Pastor Adeboye Reveals What happened To Billionaires Who Queried Him About Their Hefty Tithes

. Nigerian Lady Laments About Being The Only Student Studying Her Course in The Whole University

. Netizens React As Tiwa Savage Revealed She Got The Idea of 'Water & Garri' Movie While Drunk

. VIDEO: Mob Apprehend Man Who Was Caught Trying to Detonate a Bomb at a Bank in Jos

. Peter Obi Visits Atiku in Abuja as Speculation of Unified Front For 2027 Elections Intensifies

. Rivers State Gov. Sim Fubara Vows to Probe Ex Gov Wike's Administration

. Davido Specially Celebrates His Uncle Gov Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on His 64th Birthday

. Crude Oil Theft: NSCDC Discovers Two Illegal Pipeline Connection Points In Rivers

. Gunmen Reportedly Invade Community, Burn Cars, Houses In Edo

. 17Yr Old Student Narrates How He Was Burnt, Electrocuted While Vandalizing Transformer

More Featured Topics