Team Nigeria to the 12th African Games in Morocco has moved up the medals table to the fourth position with 20 gold, 13 silver and 16 bronze medals.
The development meant Nigeria, who were second at the 2015 Games, now have a total of 49 medals after 12 days of competition and with only four days of competition left.
The Games tagged “Rabat 2019” and slated for Aug. 19 to Aug. 31 had begun on Aug. 16 and will end on Saturday.
The medals table has defending champions Egypt leading with 40 gold, 64 silver and 38 bronze medals for a total of 142.
South Africa are in second position with 56 medals, comprising 25 gold, 17 silver and 14 gold, while hosts Morocco are in third place.
They are with 22 gold, 21 silver and 29 bronze in a total of 72 medals.