Nigeria’s Esther Kolawole has secured the country’s second gold medal at the ongoing African Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Morocco, following a dominant run in the 62kg weight category.
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Kolawole’s victory comes just hours after Christianah Ogunsanya clinched Nigeria’s first gold in the 53kg division, marking a brilliant start for Team Nigeria on Day 1 of the prestigious continental tournament.
Esther Kolawole had earlier showcased her world-class form with a technical 10-0 victory over Senegal’s Safietou Goudialy in the preliminary round. She brought that same fire into the final, outclassing her opponent to stand atop the podium.
Ogunsanya’s triumph earlier in the day saw her overpower Morocco’s Zineb Chabki 10-0 in the semi-finals before cruising to gold in the final, making her a standout performer for Nigeria.
With these two gold medals, Nigeria is off to a roaring start at the championship, and all eyes are now on the rest of the team as they aim to add to the medal haul in the coming days.
The Nigerian Wrestling Federation and fans alike are thrilled with the early results, which underscore the nation’s rising power in African wrestling. Support continues to pour in for the athletes and coaches as they carry the nation’s hopes on their shoulders.
Stay tuned for more live updates as Nigeria continues its charge for wrestling supremacy in Casablanca.
