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5 Nigerian Female Wrestlers Close In On Paris Olympics Appearance

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2 years ago

March 23, 2024

Team Nigerian wrestlers continued their conquest in the sport after the African Games and African Championships feats as five of them have qualified for the semi-finals of the Africa/Oceania Paris 2024 Olympic qualifying tournament currently taking place in Alexandria, Egypt.

They are Mercy Genesis, 50kg, Christinah Ogunsanya, 53kg, Esther Kolawole, 62kg, Blessing Oborodudu, 68kg and Hannah Reuben, 76kg.

President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Dr. Daniel Igali told Sports Vanguard moments ago from the tournament venue in Alexandria that the five wrestlers will hit the mat from 5 p.m. local time in Alexandria today.

“They all wrestle at 5 p.m. local time in Alexandria, Egypt to punch Olympic tickets. Winners of the semi-finals will qualify in each weight class”, he said, adding “fingers crossed. Good luck team.”

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AFCON 2025: Four Teams Qualify For Round Of 16

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2 days ago

December 29, 2025

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South Africa became the fourth team to confirm their place in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Bafana Bafana edged a five-goal thriller against rivals Zimbabwe, winning 3-2 on Monday evening.

Tshepang Moremi opened the scoring for Hugo Broos’ side, before Tawanda
Maswanhise equalised in the 19th minute.

Lyle Foster restored South Africa’s lead five minutes after the break, but Aubrey Modiba drew the match level in the 73rd minute.

The winning goal came with eight minutes remaining, as Oswin Appollis converted from the penalty spot.

The result took South Africa to six points, one behind group winners Egypt. Both sides have qualified for the next round, alongside Nigeria and Algeria.

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AFCON: Uganda Coach Lists Three Things His Team Must Do Against Nigeria

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December 29, 2025

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Uganda head coach Paul Put has outlined three key areas his side must focus on to secure victory against Nigeria when both teams clash in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations tie.

Put’s side must claim all three points against the Super Eagles or risk an early exit from the competition. The Cranes have just one point in Group C after their opening two matches.
A win against Nigeria could see Uganda qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

However, speaking at his pre-match press conference on Monday, Put said that for Uganda to overcome Eric Chelle’s side, they must “concentrate be very prepared and win their duels” against Nigeria.

“We have to go for it [win against Nigeria] and we will do it,” Put said.

“Nigerians play at a high level in Europe, so we have to be very concentrated, very prepared and win our duels, which is one of the strong points of Nigeria.”