Nigeria’s Elizabeth Anyanacho has qualified for the Taekwondo event at the Tokyo2020 Olympics after triumphing at the African qualifier in Rabat Morocco...
News Agency of Nigeria reports that 20-year -old Anyancho secured the historic berth after defeating a five-time continental medalist, Urgence Mouega of Gabon, who was the former African Champion.
Nigeria’s Benjamin Okuomose, however, failed to clinch the Olympic ticket after losing 17 – 19 to former World Champion and Olympic Silver medalist, Anthony Obame of Gabon.The Nigerian had defeated Mozambique 10 – 0 at the opening round before the semi-finals defeat by Obame.
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