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African Games : Nigeria record more medals in men freestyle wrestling

Nigerian male wrestlers continued where its female counterparts left off on Sunday although not as dominant as the females but at least they have something to celebrate.

On Monday, Ashton Mutuwa lost 12-0 to Youssif Hemida of Egypt in the 125kg final to settle for silver medal

Also, Simeon Enozumini clinched silver medal after suffering defeat in the final to Egyptian Gamal Mohammed in the 57kg.

While Izolo Stephen in the 65kg also won silver following 10-0 loss to Mourad O. of Egypt.

In the 86kg Harrison Onovwiomogbohwo settled for bronze after a walkover against Egypt Ahmed Khaled while Braveman Oyeinkeperemo lost his 74kg bronze match to Mukendi A. of Congo.

Recall on Sunday Nigerian female wrestlers produced incredible display in female wrestling events with six gold out of six events.

The result means Wrestling won 6 gold , 3 silver and 2 bronze.

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