Fencing: Nigeria’s Epee team secures historic win
Nigeria’s women’s epee team celebrated a historic feat at the 23rd African Fencing Championships, winning their first-ever match and finishing in the competition’s top five. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the five-day tournament, held at Charterhouse, Lagos, ended with Egypt emerging as overall champions. Following a quarterfinal loss to Algeria, the Nigerian […]
Nigeria’s women’s epee team celebrated a historic feat at the 23rd African Fencing Championships, winning their first-ever match and finishing in the competition’s top five.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the five-day tournament, held at Charterhouse, Lagos, ended with Egypt emerging as overall champions.
Following a quarterfinal loss to Algeria, the Nigerian team—Somtochukwu Eribenne, Sara Idongesit, and Adebodunirin Thomas — bounced back strongly to finish their campaign on a high.
They overcame Benin Republic 45-40 in the classification match for fifth place, showing teamwork and resilience to the delight of the home crowd.
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An excited Thomas called the win a morale booster: “We are thrilled to get our first win and secure a top-five finish in the event.
“We worked hard together as a team, and our coach played a big part in helping us challenge our opponents.
“This experience will definitely boost our confidence heading into the next competition.”
Egypt maintained its dominance in the men’s team foil event, defeating Angola convincingly in a one-sided final.
In the women’s team epee final, Egypt was awarded gold after Algeria refused to continue the match, which had been tied 6-6.
The match ended with a P. Black decision in Egypt’s favour following Algeria’s withdrawal.
Egypt topped the overall medal table with 11 gold, 5 silver, and 5 bronze medals. NAN
NAN reports the five-day tournament, hosted by the Nigeria Fencing Federation at Charterhouse, Lagos, featured over 120 fencers from 18 countries. (NAN)