By Joel Ajayi
Nigeria delivered an impressive showing at the ongoing 2025 Africa Karate Championship, clinching a total of five medals and reaffirming its rising status on the continental karate scene.
The championship, currently taking place in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, has drawn top athletes from across Africa in a vibrant celebration of skill, discipline, and sportsmanship.
At the close of events on Friday evening, Nigeria secured second place on the medals table with a haul of five medals — one gold, two silver, and two bronze.
Egypt, however, asserted its dominance by topping the medals table with a commanding performance, winning eight gold, one silver, and three bronze medals.
Senegal, Morocco, and Niger each claimed one gold, one silver, and one bronze to jointly occupy third place. Algeria followed in fourth place with one gold medal, while Cameroon settled in fifth position after earning three silver and four bronze medals.
Competition is set to continue on Saturday, with expectations high that Team Nigeria will add to its medal tally.
It is worth noting that over 1,000 athletes from 31 countries are participating in the 2025 Africa Karate Championship, which runs from July 21 to 28 in Abuja.
