Team Nigeria finished second on the medals table behind Egypt with 47 gold, 33 silver and 40 bronze medals.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that
"Our sports-loving president and the vast majority of Nigerians warmly felicitate you for your gallantry and achievements in putting the country on the firm pedestal as a leading sports powerhouse on the continent of Africa," Mr Enoh said. The minister, however, stressed the need to immediately start preparations for the 14th African Games scheduled for Egypt in 2027 to improve the performance in Ghana.
"As your Sports Development Minister, dubbed Nigeria's GamesMaster General, I sure will be with you all the way," he said.
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