Nigeria, March 12 -- Team Nigeria has surged to the second position on the African Games medals table after a phenomenal performance by their weightlifters on Monday.

The team secured a whopping nine gold medals, all coming from the weightlifting events.

Nigerian lifters displayed exceptional dominance, achieving a clean sweep on Day 3 at the University of Ghana, Legon.

Adijat Olarinoye (55kg), Rafiatu Lawal (59kg), and Edidiong Umoafia (67kg) each claimed a spectacular triple gold in their respective weight categories.

It's important to note that weightlifting awards three gold medals per category: snatch, clean and jerk, and total.

Olarinoye, Lawal, and Umoafia triumphed in all three disciplines, showcasing their incredible strengt...