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Nigerian wrestling team won 11 gold, 12 silver, and 7 bronze medals.
Nigeria has made a strong impression in wrestling at the ongoing 2nd Africa Military Games in Abuja.
The Nigerian wrestling team has secured an impressive 11 gold, 12 silver, and 7 bronze medals, contributing significantly to the nation's overall medal tally.
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Other notable performances include taekwondo, where Nigeria clinched four gold medals.
In handball, the Nigerian teams, both men's and women's, secured gold medals by defeating Ghana in the finals.
In volleyball, Algeria, Burkina Faso, and Kenya claimed their first victories in the men’s volleyball competition.
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In a highly anticipated match, Algeria triumphed over host nation Nigeria in a 3-1 victory (26-24, 25-19, 22-25, 25-22) at the Moshood Abiola Stadium's indoor sports hall.
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Despite the energetic support from the home fans, Nigeria struggled to keep up with the Algerian side’s relentless attack.
Head coach of the Nigeria Armed Forces Volleyball team, Solomon Zango, acknowledged the challenge but was optimistic about the team's prospects going forward.
"We have to refocus and concentrate on the upcoming matches. There’s no room for complacency. Our next goal is to make sure we don’t drop any more points," Zango said after the match.
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The games, which began on Monday, have gathered around 1,625 athletes from 21 African countries competing in 20 sports.
The 2nd Africa Military Games is a multi-sport event that aims to strengthen military cooperation and promote sportsmanship among African nations.
With the competition nearing its conclusion on November 30th, Nigeria is poised to finish with a strong medal haul.
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