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The Nigeria team concluded its campaign in the 2025 African senior fight championship in Casablanca with a sample of strength and historical milestones, ending with 10 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals in a dominant exhibition in the divisions of women and men.
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The highlight of the Stephen Simon Izolo wine tournament, who broke a drought of the four -year -old gold medal in the male category by defeating Farouk Jelassi from Tunisia 5–1 in the 65 kg freestyle final.
His victory marked Nigeria’s first male gold in the continental championship since 2021, causing celebrations between the coaches and fans.
“This means everything to me and for the Nigerian struggle. I knew I had to do what I would tell. I’m proud to make history today,” said Izolo, visibly emotional after his victory.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian female team reaffirmed its domain in the continent with an impressive performance, winning 9 of the 10 gold medals in the female free -style division, an even more notable feat for the absence of the absence of the Top Odunayo star Adekuoroye star, which was ruled out due to a disease.
On day 2 it began with Mercy Genesis establishing the guideline, claiming a 11-0 superiority victory over Chebila Chebila de Algeria in the 50 kg category. That impulse continued when Adijat Idris (55 kg) surpassed Fouak Tekouk (Algeria), and Jumoke Adekoye (59 kg) dismantled Rahma Bediwy from Egypt 11-0.
Gold fever continued with:
Ebipatei Mughenbofafa (65 kg) overcoming a Duplessis 8–2 face of South Africa
EBI BIOGO (72 kg) surpassing Congo Dr’s Rosie Tabora 12–5
These were added to day 1 gold medalists:
Christianah Ogunsanya (53 kg)
Esther Kolawole (62 kg)
Dami Eye (57 kg)
Hannah Reuben (68 kg)
In the male events, Ebikeme Newlife (92 kg) fought bravely, but had to settle for silver after falling to Cedric Abossolo de Cameroon in the final.
Bronze medals came from:
Adebayo (70 kg)
Ebieresefa Andrew (74 kg) – Beat Jesse Burger from South Africa Christiaan 11–0
The results solidify the place of Nigeria as a wrestling power, which shows not only the consistency in the upper part, but also a growing depth of talent between the divisions.
With a total of 13 medals, including 10 gold, Nigeria’s fighters leave Casablanca as the queens and kings of the African struggle.
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