Team Nigeria reaffirmed their dominance on the continental stage with a commanding performance to win the women’s team title at the 2026 African Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt.
The Nigerian women extended their record haul to 15 titles, producing a near-flawless outing that yielded eight gold medals and two silvers across 10 weight categories—another emphatic statement of their supremacy in African wrestling.
Golden Sweep Defines Nigeria’s Dominance
Nigeria’s grip on the competition was evident from start to finish, with multiple champions delivering clinical performances:
Miesinnei Mercy Genesis (50kg) secured her sixth African crown with a composed 6–0 win over Tunisia’s Chahrazed Ayachi.
Christianah Ogunsanya (53kg) claimed her fourth title, defeating Côte d’Ivoire’s Nogona Bakayoko.
Adijat Idris (55kg) cruised to gold with an 8–0 victory against Tunisia’s Lobna Ichaoui.
Jumoke Adekoye (57kg) captured her fourth continental title, overcoming Algeria’s Achouak Tekouk 8–4.
Esther Asaolu (59kg) dominated host nation Egypt through a 10–0 technical superiority win over Mariam Mosbeh.
Esther Kolawole (62kg) powered to her fifth title with a 10–0 rout of South Africa’s Katelyn Swan.
Mercy Adekuoroye (65kg) sealed gold via pinfall against Central African Republic’s Lec Hej Marlyne Ande.
Damola Hannah Ojo (76kg) successfully defended her crown with a hard-fought 3–1 victory over Cameroon’s Pelagie Wilita.
Silvers Add to Medal Haul
Nigeria’s depth was further highlighted by strong podium finishes from Hannah Reuben (68kg) and Ebi Biogos (72kg), who both claimed silver to round off an impressive team tally.
Men’s Team Impresses with Third-Place Finish
In the men’s freestyle event, Nigeria secured a commendable third-place finish.
The standout performer was Harrison Onovwiomogbhwo (97kg), who delivered a superb display to win gold, defeating Egypt’s Mohamed Mostafa 10–4 in front of a partisan home crowd.
A Legacy of Excellence Continues
This latest triumph reinforces Nigeria’s long-standing dominance in women’s wrestling across Africa.
Blending experienced champions with rising talents, Team Nigeria continues to set the benchmark on the continent while building momentum ahead of future global competitions.
