Team Nigeria showcased remarkable performances at the shooting range of Shittu Alao Barrack, Keffi at the ongoing 2nd Africa Military Games, Abuja, 2024.
On Day 4 of the competition, the Nigerian shooting team triumphed in the men’s 200m rifle prone position, claiming both individual and team gold. Sergeant Moses of the Nigerian Army, competing on target 9, topped the field with an impressive 217 points, securing the gold medal.
He led from the start, scoring 52 points in the opening round, and maintained his momentum throughout the competition as strong challenges from Tunisia’s Seif Azizi, who finished second with 208 points did not deter him, while Algeria’s Bennatia Kheireddine,took third with 204 points,
Nigeria pushed the bar higher in the team event, as Sergeant Moses was joined by Sergeant Alex Abakwa (155 points) and Stephen Thomas (201 points), both of the Nigerian Army.
The trio combined for a total of 575 points, to Clinch gold in the team competition.
Team Nigeria currently leads the shooting medal standings with 16 gold, 9 silver, and 8 bronze medals, followed by Algeria in second place with 11 gold, 7 silver, and 5 bronze.
Kenya is in third with 4 gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze, while Tunisia holds fourth with 2 gold, 5 silver, and 8 bronze medals.
The shooting event concludes on Tuesday with the Falling Pan competition.
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