Nigeria’s Junior Swimmers Bag 11 Medals on Opening Day in Ghana

Nigeria’s Junior Swimmers Bag 11 Medals on Opening Day in Ghana

By BSN Sports 

Team Nigeria delivered an impressive performance on the opening day of the Africa Zone 2 Junior Swimming Championship, collecting a total of 11 medals across morning and evening sessions, including four gold, two silver, and five bronze.

Morning Session: Dumuje Leads the Way with Double Gold

The morning session set the tone for what would become a dominant display by the Nigerian contingent. Rising star Aidan Dumuje emerged as the standout performer, claiming double gold in style. He took top honours in the 200m freestyle (2:06) and later returned to win the 50m backstroke (30.04), showcasing both speed and versatility.

There was further success in the pool as Timileyin Olaiya claimed bronze in the 200m freestyle (2:17), while Goodluck Godwin added another bronze in the 50m backstroke with a time of 30.40 seconds.

On the girls’ side, Ibidapo Oluwatofunmi delivered a strong swim in the 400m individual medley, earning silver in 6:24. The Nigerian girls' relay team also secured bronze, rounding out a productive morning with a total of six medals.

Evening Session: More Gold and Medals for Team Nigeria

Nigeria’s momentum continued into the evening session, with the team adding five more medals to the day's tally.

Aidan Dumuje maintained his golden form by capturing the 100m butterfly title with a commanding performance marked by explosive pace and precise technique. Meanwhile, Timileyin Olaiya returned to the spotlight, claiming gold in the 400m individual medley, capping a stellar day for the versatile swimmer.

Ibidapo Oluwatofunmi secured her second medal of the day, picking up silver in the 200m freestyle, while Mariam contributed a bronze. Olaiya also returned to the podium with a second bronze, underlining his endurance and range across multiple disciplines.

Strong Start Positions Nigeria as Medal Contender

By the end of day one, Nigeria’s junior swimmers had collected a total of 11 medals — four gold, two silver, and five bronze placing the team among the top contenders in the championship.

The strong start has sparked optimism within the Nigerian camp as the swimmers prepare for more events in the coming days, buoyed by a blend of individual brilliance and cohesive team performance.