Four days into the second edition of the 2024 African Military Games, Nigeria has surged to the top of the medal table with an impressive tally of 15 medals. The event, which kicked off on November 20 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, has featured thrilling competitions in nearly 20 sports, including athletics, football, basketball, handball, judo, and boxing.

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During the opening ceremony, a colorful march parade showcased the skills of the participating nations, setting the stage for an intense and vibrant competition.Nigeria’s Armed Forces have been standout performers, clinching five gold medals in women’s wrestling, six silver medals in men’s Greco-Roman wrestling, and four bronze medals in the same category.

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The host nation also secured two gold medals in handball after defeating Ghana in both the men’s and women’s finals.In athletics, Kenya’s Gur Meshack Babu triumphed in the men’s 100m finals with a time of 10.57 seconds, narrowly beating Ghana’s Shuaibu Marizuk, who clocked 10.59 seconds to claim silver. Jeovany Ramos Andrade of Cape Verde took bronze with 10.67 seconds.

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Ghana dominated the women’s 100m finals, with Kate Agyeman and Mary Boakye finishing first and second, both clocking 11.50 seconds. Loice Morara of Kenya placed third with a time of 12.00 seconds, while Nigeria’s Aniebiet John finished fourth in 12.30 seconds.

boxing, Ghana’s men’s team delivered a strong performance, defeating Nigeria in the final, while Nigeria’s Caroline Linus

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secured gold in the women’s boxing final, overcoming Kenya’s Veronica Mbithe.The taekwondo competition was equally gripping, with victories for Senegal, Cameroon, Tunisia, and Algeria in the men’s matches. In women’s taekwondo, Nigeria’s Rejoice claimed a gold medal via a walkover.

saw a mixed bag of results, with Nigeria narrowly losing 1-0 to Cameroon, while Algeria

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defeated Equatorial Guinea 2-0.The 2024 African Military Games, set to conclude on November 30, continue to offer a unique platform for military athletes to showcase their skills, foster camaraderie, and strengthen cooperation among armed forces across the continent.

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