Nigeria’s para-cycling team delivered a commanding performance at the ongoing African Para-Cycling Track Championships in Cairo, Egypt, securing four gold medals in a historic outing.
The team’s success was powered by two exceptional pairings:
Tijani Daramola and his pilot Okeyah Bethel Temple clinched gold in the men’s Tandem B Class events, excelling in both the Sprints and the Individual Pursuit categories.
In the women’s equivalent, Favour Omo and her pilot Tawakalt Yekeen matched the feat by claiming gold in both the Sprints and Individual Pursuit, also in the Tandem B Class.
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This remarkable medal haul places Nigeria among the top-performing nations at the championships and reflects the athletes’ rigorous preparation and commitment.
It also highlights the increasing depth of talent within the para-sport community in Nigeria, under the guidance of the Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN).
The Nigerian contingent is not done yet. Today, they return to the track for the 1km Time Trial event, aiming to further bolster their medal tally.
Meanwhile, attention now also turns to the start of the African Track Championships for able-bodied cyclists, beginning this afternoon. Women’s elite and junior teams will compete in events including Team Pursuits and Team Sprints.
With momentum on their side, Nigeria’s cycling teams—both para and able-bodied—are set to leave a lasting impression in Cairo.
