Nigeria finished fourth at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships held in Ghana.
The West African nation ended the competition with a total of 12 medals comprising four gold, five silver, and three bronze, in a strong but ultimately fourth-place finish on the overall table.
Nigeria’s final gold medal came on Sunday in the women’s 4x400m relay, where the team of Esther Okon, Toheebat Jimoh, Jecinter Lawrence, and Patience Okon-George delivered a winning performance, stopping the clock at 3:29.25.
Defending champions South Africa successfully retained their title, topping the standings with 20 medals made up of nine gold, three silver, and eight bronze.
Kenya and Ethiopia finished ahead of Nigeria in the overall medal table, completing the podium positions behind South Africa.
