Team Nigeria finished second on the medals table behind Egypt with 47 gold, 33 silver and 40 bronze medals.
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The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, who conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s congratulatory message to the athletes on Sunday in Abuja described their performance as commendable.“I congratulate you for your outstanding performance in the just concluded 13th African Games that held in the Republic of Ghana.
“While you bask in the euphoria of your exploits and worthy sense of achievement, let me quickly remind you that preparations for the 14th African Games built to hold in Egypt start now. The minister assured that the ministry would continue to prioritise the welfare of Nigerian sportsmen and women in line with international best practices.
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