Nigeria has claimed its first gold medal at the ongoing African Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Morocco, as Christianah Ogunsanya triumphed in the 53kg weight category, delivering a stellar performance that brought pride to the nation.
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Christianah Ogunsanya, who earlier defeated Morocco’s Zineb Chabki with a dominant 10-0 victory in the semi-finals, carried her winning form into the final bout, where she secured gold and made a strong statement for Team Nigeria.
The victory marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s campaign at the continental tournament, which began earlier today with several athletes in action.
Also making headlines is Esther Kolawole (62kg), who started her day with a technical 10-0 win over Senegal’s Safietou Goudialy. Kolawole is through to the final in her category and is aiming to join Ogunsanya on the podium later this evening.
The African Wrestling Championships, which gather elite talent from across the continent, have just begun, and Nigeria’s early performances signal a promising outing. More athletes from the Nigerian delegation are scheduled to compete throughout the championship.
Supporters are urged to keep cheering and praying for the team as they pursue more medals and continental glory in Casablanca.
