Team Nigeria added a second gold medal to its tally on Day 2 of the African Athletics Championships, storming to victory in the Mixed 4x400m relay on Wednesday night.
The quartet of Ezekiel Asuquo, Toheebat Jimoh, Victor Sampson, and Patience Okon-George combined superbly to bring the baton home in 3:16.41, edging out rivals from Botswana and Kenya.
The Nigerian team showed excellent coordination and speed, with anchor leg runner Patience Okon-George holding off a late charge to secure the top spot on the podium.
The performance marks Nigeria’s second gold of the championships, following Tobi Amusan’s earlier triumph .
With the win, Nigeria continues to build momentum at the continental showpiece, aiming for more medals in the remaining days of competition.
The ongoing African Athletics Championships,in Accra feature top athletes from across the continent vying for glory and continental supremacy.
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