Nigeria has won 35 medals at the 2026 Africa Zone Two Swimming Championships in Dakar, Senegal, with the Nigeria Aquatics Federation describing the performance as the country's best outing at the competition in more than a decade.
Team Nigeria finished the championship with 17 gold, 14 silver and four bronze medals across individual and relay events.
The Nigeria Aquatics Federation congratulated the country's junior and senior swimmers, as well as their coaches and technical officials, for their performance at the continental zonal competition.
Federation President, Lekan Fatodu, described the medal haul as a significant achievement for Nigerian swimming, saying it reflects the progress being made in developing the sport. Fatodu said the performance in Dakar was a source of pride for Nigeria and praised the commitment and hard work of the athletes, coaches and technical crew.
He also commended the junior swimmers for their strong showing, saying the performance would boost their confidence ahead of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
Source: Punch