13th African Games: Nigeria amasses more medals in weightlifting, wrestling
Stephen Izolo (65kg) and Simon Enozunomi (57kg) have booked their slots in their respective finals at the ongoing 13th African Games in Ghana.
Nigeria’s medal haul at the ongoing 2023 Africa Games in Ghana got a major boost on Monday as Edidiong Umoafia won three gold medals in Weightlifting.
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Making his debut in the 67kg men category, Umoafia won all the three gold medals in snatch, clean & jerk and Total.
He lifted a 135kg in snatch and 165kg in clean and jerk to record a total of 300kg which secured the three gold medals for team Nigeria.