Nigeria’s wrestling campaign continues to gain unstoppable momentum at the 2025 African Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, as seven wrestlers — five women and two men — have secured spots in the finals, keeping alive the country’s quest for more medals.
The semi-final rounds wrapped up just moments ago, and the Nigerian camp is buzzing with confidence. All seven wrestlers will now contest for gold when the finals begin at 5:00 PM local time.
This surge comes on the heels of yesterday’s perfect outing, where Nigeria clinched four gold medals from four finals — a record-setting Day One that stunned fans and competitors alike. With that success as fuel, today’s team has pushed forward with fierce determination, showing grit and skill across every bout.
Here are the Nigerian finalists for today’s gold medal bouts:
Women’s Finals
1. Mercy Genesis – 50kg
2. Khadijat Idris – 55kg
3. Jumoke Adekoye – 59kg
4. Ebipatei Mughenbofa – 65kg
5. Ebi Biogos – 72kg
Men’s Finals
6. Stephen Izolo – 65kg
7. Ebikeme Newlife – 92kg
Each of these wrestlers fought through intense semi-final matchups to earn a place in the final, and the entire team is now focused on converting these chances into podium-topping victories.
“The dream is gold — we’ve seen it happen, and now it’s our time,” said one of the female finalists.
“We’re not just competing, we’re representing Nigeria with pride and hunger,” added one of the male contenders.
The athletes have battled through tight brackets, tough opponents, and high expectations — yet they’ve emerged focused and prepared for the final stretch. The presence of both male and female finalists shows Nigeria’s depth and balance across categories.
As the countdown to the finals ticks away, coaches are finalizing strategies, fans are glued to their screens, and the green and white is once again poised to dominate the African stage.
The Nigerian Wrestling Federation, already proud of the historic start, will be hoping the evening ends with another medal sweep — and possibly an even higher position on the overall medals table.
Keep your eyes on Casablanca. We’ll bring you real-time results, reactions, and champion stories — first and fast.
