Cameroon’s military women’s basketball team clinched the gold medal at the African Military Games 2024, held in Abuja, Nigeria.
The final match saw Cameroon dominate the court, defeating Nigeria with a commanding score of 86-47.
The African Military Games, running from November 18 to November 30, brought together military personnel from across the continent to compete in 19 different sports, including football, track and field, volleyball, and swimming.
Organized by the African Union and the Nigerian Armed Forces, the event aimed to foster unity, cooperation, and physical fitness among African militaries.
In the men’s basketball final, however, Cameroon faced a tough challenge and ultimately lost to Nigeria, highlighting the competitive spirit and high level of talent present at the games.
The Cameroon football team also lost the gold medal to Algeria in the finals
Other notable victories at the African Military Games included Tanzania in the men’s and women’s marathon events held on Saturday.
Alphonce Simbu of Tanzania (2:17.19), Ethiopian Dedefi Abo Gelato (2:18.31), and Algeria’s Laamedi El Hadi (2:19.59) were the top three finishers in the men’s 42km race.
In the women’s event, Tanzanian Magdalena Shauri raced to victory in 2:36.29, with Ugandan duo Ruth Cheptoyek and Emily Chebet finishing second and third, respectively, in times of 2:41.07 and 2:44.10.
With 73 medals, Nigeria tops the table with 37 gold, 21 silver, and 15 bronze medals, ahead of Algeria with 20 gold, three silver, and three bronze medals.
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