Accra 2026: Nigeria Places Fourth In Overall Medals Standings

Nigeria finished fourth at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, Completesports.com reports.

The West African nation claimed a total of 12 medals — four gold, five silver, and three bronze.

Nigeria secured its final gold medal of the competition in the women’s 4x400m relay final on Sunday.

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The quartet of Esther Okon, Toheebat Jimoh, Jecinter Lawrence, and Patience Okon-George clocked a time of 3:29.25 to win the race.

South Africa successfully retained its title in Ghana after winning 20 medals — nine gold, three silver, and eight bronze.

Kenya and Ethiopia were the other nations that finished ahead of the country in the standings.