The three days thrilling Africa Cup-Track Cycling championship which featured Morocco, Burkina Faso, Cote D'voice, Benin Republic, Ghana, Burundi, Guinea, Egypt, Liberia, Nigeria was indeed a mouth-watering event.
Amazingly, team Nigeria proved they're worthy of making waves at the forthcoming All African Games and 2020 Olympics games in Tokyo aftermath their fantastic performance in Abuja.
However, it's was not rosy for them when the competition stated but eventually they won; truly they're 'Giants of Africa' no doubt.
Team Nigeria clinched first position with total of 20 gold, 17 silver, 12 bronze, while Egypt came 2nd position with 4 gold, 6 silver, 6 bronze as Morocco finished 3rd with 4 gold, 3 silver, leaving Burkina Faso at 4th position and Burundi end 5th position.
According to the Cycling Federation leader, Engr. (Chief) Giandomenica Massari "Cycling is very fascinating and the fans where excited watching us".
"We're able to dominate the tournament due to commitment and resislence from our athletes despite the short preparations".
He said, "They're are good and training consistently with more support will bring the to global level.
"Nigerians are talented but i must commend the Coaches, board members, officials and athletes for thier hardwork" he finalized.
Meanwhile, the President of Africa Cycling Conferation, CAC representatives and Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development were all present to witnessed the tourney.
Speaking at the opening ceremony (FMYSD Perm. Sec.) expressed delight concerning the sport.
Olusola told journalists, "Obviously the cyclists have been displaying real talents and i'm indeed impressed".
He also he gave a brief history of the Velodrome which is an international standard facilities located at package A, M.K.O stadium in Abuja.
Nevertheless, its no gain saying Sports activities can excel with Musical interlude, Cultural dance, Comedies which was really a daily spices alongside 3 Internalional Cyclists champions: Tonti Andre, Roberto Bronze Chilappa, Georgia Bronzini that inspired the athletes.
Finally, we must give kudos to the Nigeria Cycling Federation for bring the maiden edition to Nigeria and conducting a hit-free championship.
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