More than 11 Countries were warmly Received in Abuja as they arrive to celebrate the 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament.

This event is set to happen between 6th to 8th , at the Velodrome, Moshood Abiola National Stadium.

Sharing this at a news conference on Tuesday, the Director of the ECOWAS Youth and Sports Development Centre, Francis Njoaguani, said 55 athletes both male and female would engage in a competition.

“Female wrestlers will compete in the 65kg and 75kg categories, while the male wrestlers will compete in the 85kg, 100kg, and 120kg categories.

“A total cash prize of 24,000 dollars is up for grabs, with 10,000 dollars for the winning team, 6,000 dollars for second place, and 3,000 dollars for third place.

“Individual wrestlers can win between 1,000 dollars and 2,500 dollars based on their performance,” the director said.

Apparently, according to Ikana Mbora who happens to be a deputy director at he National Sports commission, this is the first time Nigeria is hosting the flagship tournament.

Among the countries set to participate in the tournament include; Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Nigeria.

According to Olufemi Ajao who happens to be a member of the NSC, the tournament has been well organized and would be a successful event.

Therefore, he urged Nigerians especially those on Abuja to turn up for the event in mass.

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