Egypt and Nigeria Lead as 2023 African Games Ends

• Egypt emerges as top-performing nation at 2023 African Games with 100 gold, 44 silver, and 42 bronze medals
• Team Nigeria secures second position with 43 gold, 32 silver, and 39 bronze medals, showcasing dominance in athletics

The 2023 African Games, which commenced on March 8, concluded today, with perennial champions Egypt again emerging as the top-performing nation at the continental sports event, held across Accra, Kumasi, and Cape Coast.

With 53 out of the 54 African countries in attendance, the 13th edition of the Games witnessed an impressive turnout, with only Cape Verde absent from the prestigious event.

Originally scheduled for August 2023, delays in facility completion and revenue marketing issues prompted the event’s postponement to March 2024. Nevertheless, Ghana, the host nation, delivered a memorable championship.

The Games commenced with a spectacular opening ceremony at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, showcasing Africa’s rich cultural heritage, sporting prowess, and diversity. The ceremony captivated spectators with vibrant displays of color, choreography, and symbolism and embodied the values of unity and friendship.

As the host, Ghana showcased its cultural treasures through traditional dances, music, and artistic performances. Renowned Ghanaian musicians, including Dancehall artist Shatta Wale, afrobeat singer King Promise, and South African sensation Kamo Mphela, added to the ceremony’s allure with electrifying performances.

Team Nigeria emerged as dominant forces in athletics, securing an impressive 11 gold, six silver, and four bronze medals, totaling 21 medals. Despite strong performances in wrestling and weightlifting, Nigeria trailed behind Egypt in the overall medal count.

Leading the medal tally, Egypt clinched a remarkable 186 medals, comprising 100 gold, 44 silver, and 42 bronze. Nigeria secured the second position with 114 medals – 43 gold, 32 silver, and 39 bronze.

South Africa claimed the third spot with 32 gold, 32 silver, and 41 bronze medals. Algeria, Tunisia, Ghana, Morocco, Mauritius, Ethiopia, and Kenya rounded out the top 10 positions, showcasing Africa’s diverse talent and sporting excellence.