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Nigeria Sweeps Four Gold Medals In Day-1 Of African Senior Wrestling Championships
Joel Ajayi
It was an atmosphere of joy and excitement for Nigeria after sweeping four out of five possible gold medals in the female wrestling event on Friday.
Reigning African champion Esther Kolawole in the 62kg dominantly defeated KatelynSWAN of South Africa 10-0 superiority to record her 5th African title.
Earlier, Ogunsanya Christianah won Nigeria’s first gold at the Championship, beating Nogona BAKAYOKO of Ivory Coast 7-1 in the 53kg.
Jumoke Adekoye followed the winning trajectory by dispatching her Algerian counterpart Achouak TEKOUK 8-4 in the 57kg.
Similarly, Hannah Ojo did not dissapoint as she brilliantly outsmart PelagieWILITA of Cameroon 3-1 in the 73kg to make it four gold for Team Nigeria in day 1 of the championship as the country maintains 15th African women title chase.
Lastly, Hannah Reuben added more celebration to the already agog atmosphere by securing silver medal over Kawiyatou ISSIFOU of Benin 6-0 pinfal.
Reacting to the victory, the President Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, expressed satisfaction with the level of display shown by the wrestlers.
Adeniyi who is attending his first African Wrestling Championships as President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, since taking over leadership last year commended the dedication and passion of the girls to bring honour and joy to the country.
“It’s a great time to be in Alexandria, five times the National anthem were played and Nigeria’s Anthem was played four out of the five times.”
“We feel very proud to be flying the flag of Nigeria very very high. I say congratulations to the girls who have done us proud.” He stated.
Bashir Adeniyi cum Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, dedicated the gold medals won so far to the remarkable role Her Excellency, First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, plays in motivating young women all over the country to dream and achievement their dreams.
“I must say congratulations to Her Excellency, First Lady of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu for the inspiration she has given to the Nigerian women to excel in whatever they do. These women are the ones who have chosen sports as an avenue for that transformation. I want to also congratulate all nigerians for this feat”. Adeniyi said.
Meanwhile, wrestling event continues on Saturday as men freestyle wrestlers take to the mat while there is a continuation of women wrestling.
Sports
Portable to Light Up NNL Super Four Final with Special Performance
Joel Ajayi
Afrobeats sensation Habeeb “Portable” Olalomi is set to headline the closing ceremony of the 2026 NNL Super Four, organisers confirmed on Wednesday at the Remo Stars Stadium.
The Ogun State-born entertainer will bring his trademark high-energy performance to Ikenne, delivering a mix of viral dance moves and hit songs as the Nigeria National League (NNL) crowns its 2025/2026 champion.
The finale will not be about music alone, as fans are also in line for exciting rewards. Two lucky spectators will each win ₦500,000 in a live raffle draw to be conducted by Portable himself, while the first 200 fans to arrive at the stadium on the final day will receive ₦5,000 each.
“We’re rewarding the fans who show up early and bring the atmosphere that makes Nigerian football special,” a Toptier Sports Management official said. “From Portable’s performance to the cash giveaways, we want a full festival of football in Ikenne.”
After a rest day on Tuesday, action resumes on Wednesday, May 6, with two crucial fixtures at the Remo Stars Stadium.
The opening day of the tournament attracted several prominent figures in Nigerian sports, including Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, former Sports Minister Sunday Dare, and Bet9ja chairman Kunle Soname, all present in Ikenne.
This year’s NNL Super Four features Doma United, Sporting Lagos, Ranchers Bees, and Inter Lagos—all of whom have already secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League. The tournament will now decide the overall champion of the season
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