Taekwondo Federation President Tayo Popoola Looks Forward To Nigeria Winning More Medals At African Championship

The president of Taekwondo Federation of Nigeria (TFN), Mrs Tayo Popoola has declared that she and everyone in the country’s contingent are looking forward to winning more medals at the ongoing African championship in Bamako, Mali.

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Sports247 reports that Nigeria won a gold medal, two silver and bronze on the opening day of the competition tagged 2026 African Taekwondo Championship, after which Popoola said the contingent will wax stronger to win more medals.

Popoola admitted that the competition is intense and tough, considering that many countries stormed the venue with huge delegations of top-class competitors, but added that Nigeria’s representatives are up to the task of making the country proud.

She further noted that the championship has attracted competitors from more than 35 countries, featuring Olympic Games and world champions, then expressed delight with Nigeria’s performances.

The taekwondo buff reserved special praise for Ability Udom, who clinched a gold medal in the women’s K44 57kg para-category, following which Popoola praised the entire Nigerian contingent for their resilience and determination.

Popoola revealed, “The event is still ongoing and it has been a very tough competition. We have won two bronze medals and one gold through Ability Udom, who competed in a difficult category but performed exceptionally well.

“We came up against several Olympic and world champions, and it was a good contest. This championship is huge because we have more than 35 countries competing here, and we understand what that means.

“Many nations arrived with delegations of about 30 athletes, so the competition is extremely intense, but Nigerian athletes are giving their very best. The celebration continues because we are looking forward to winning more medals.

“We still have Nigerian athletes ready to compete against the best from across Africa. Some countries came with world champions, but our athletes are equal to the challenge and prepared to face them. It is tough, but I believe we will do well.”

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