Nigeria Lead Africa Aquatics Medal Table as Fatodu Earns Board Seat

Nigeria enjoyed success both in the pool and in sports administration as the country moved to the top of the Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Championship medal table while Lekan Fatodu secured a place on the organization’s board.

Fatodu, president of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation, was elected to the Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Board. The appointment strengthens Nigeria’s influence within the body responsible for developing swimming and other aquatic sports across 22 West and Central African countries.

His election could help Nigeria expand regional partnerships, improve athlete-development programs and create more opportunities for local swimmers to compete internationally.

Nigeria Collect 24 Medals

Nigeria also delivered an impressive performance in the water, recording 24 medals after the first two days of competition.

The country’s medal haul included 10 gold, 11 silver and three bronze medals, placing the team at the top of the standings heading into the championship’s decisive events.

The late inclusion of Commonwealth Games swimmers Clinton Opute and Collins Ebinga strengthened Nigeria’s senior squad. Ebinga made an immediate contribution by winning silver in the men’s 50m butterfly.

Nigerian Swimmers Deliver Strong Performances

Several young Nigerian athletes also reached the podium. Aidan Dumuje won gold in the boys’ 100m freestyle before adding silver in the 50m butterfly.

India Brown secured two gold medals with victories in the women’s 200m butterfly and 200m freestyle. Tofunmi Ibidapo collected silver in the women’s 200m butterfly.

Omolola Akinsanmi earned silver in the girls’ 100m freestyle, while Atinuke and Demi finished second in the girls’ and boys’ 100m breaststroke events. Tise added a bronze medal in the girls’ 800m race.

With more events remaining, Nigeria will aim to maintain its lead and finish the Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Championship at the top of the final medal table.

The combination of strong athletic performances and Fatodu’s board appointment represents an important step for the continued development of Nigerian aquatics.