It was indeed a sterling performance to remember for Team Wrestling at the ongoing All Africa Games in Congo Brazzaville as eight Nigerian female wrestlers made a clean sweep of medals in their weight categories.

In the end, the ladies racked five gold and three silver medals to Nigeria's medals haul.

President of Nigeria Wrestling Federation and Technical Director of Nigeria Olympics Committee, Hon. Daniel Igali told Daily Trust that Nigeria's female wrestler of the moment, Adekuoroye Odunayo 53kg, Opuene Patience 55kg, Aminat Adeniyi 58kg, and Blessing Oborududu 63kg all clinched gold medals in their weight categories.

He also revealed that three silver medals were won by the remaining wrestlers, Ebi James 60kg, Hannah Reuben 69kg, and Blessing Onyebuchi 75kg.

An elated Igali said "This was a super day for Team Nigeria. This is an uncommon feat and we are really inspired to do more in future competitions.

He also attributed the superlative performances to the long camping the wrestlers passed through before the games.

"I attribute this fine display to the determination of the wrestlers. Most of them were determined to defend their titles and they did that in grand style.

"Moreover, we had adequate preparations for the games. The National Sports Commission ensured we had the right preparations. I am a proud president," he said.