According to the chairman, the continental championship is all about development; this is an under 18 tournament and it’s for development, it’s for the future.
He said the event is aligned with the vision of hosting as many tournaments as possible to provide opportunities for athletes.
In the women’s category, Nigeria dominated, finishing first and second respectively.
In the male category, Gambia emerged champions in the men’s category, followed by DR Congo, while Nigeria secured third and fourth positions
Dikko said that the event aligns with the vision of hosting as many tournaments as possible to provide opportunities for athletes.
“We are quite delighted that the athletes have qualified for tournaments abroad to Qatar,” he said.
He encouraged all federations to follow suit by hosting domestic sports and trying to host as many events as possible.
Dikko expressed excitement and delight over the championship’s outcome.
“As usual, the women never disappointed us, and it’s still the women who brought the gold medals for Nigeria.
“We also congratulate the men; they came second. They should try to do better next time again to be able to match up with the women,” he said.
“I must congratulate my brother, President of the federation, Musa Nimrod, for what he has been doing.
“This is a very human effort; a considerable number of African countries are here, and Nigeria is blessed forever,” he said.
Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt, Senegal, Burundi, Zambia, Gambia, Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, DR Congo, Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire participated in the championship.
The championship, which started on Aug. 1, is expected to end on Aug. 7.
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