2019 Africa Games: Nigeria Wins 3 Golds In Badminton, Basketball, Weightlifting - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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August 26, 2019
Nigeria has increased its medals at the ongoing All Africa Games in Morocco, winning three gold medals in badminton, basketball and weightlifting.
Team Nigeria defeated Algeria 3-0 in the Badminton mixed event in Casablanca.
The duo of Enejoh Abah and Peace Orji set the tone when they dispatched the Algerian combination of Kocella Mamaeri and Linda Maziri 2-1 in the Mixed Doubles. It was not an easy battle as the Algerians won the first game 21-16.
The Nigerians fought back in the second match to win 21-18. Team Nigeria also took the third game 21-19.
Nigeria also defeated Mali 21-20 to win gold medal in women basketball.
Team Nigeria also won bronze medal in the male category.
In weightlifting, Team Nigeria also delivered one gold, four silver and four bronze medals. Kalu King won gold medal in the fifty five kilograms men class. He also won one silver and one bronze