African Games 2023: Nigeria Finished Second

By Chimezie Nebolisa

Nigeria finished in second position at the African Games 2023 in Accra, Ghana as the 13th edition ended on Saturday with an elaborate closing ceremony.

Egypt maintained their dominance at games claiming top position with 189 medals (101 gold, 46 silver and 42 bronze).

Nigeria won a total of 120 medals (47 gold, 33 silver and 40 bronze).

South Africa finished in the third position with 106 medals (32 gold, 32 silver and 42 bronze) , while Algeria took fourth position with 114 medals (29 gold, 38 silver and 47 bronze).

Tunisia completed the top five with 87 medals (21 gold, 27 silver and 39 bronze).

Hosts Ghana finished in sixth position with 19 gold, 29 silver and 20 bronze medals.