OKAGBARE BLESSES NIGERIA WITH GOLD IN LONG JUMP

Athlete of the moment, Blessing Okagbare, increased Nigeria's medal haul in the Long jump yesterday at the All Africa Games in Maputo, Mozambique.

The All Africa Games queen leapt 6.5m to take Nigeria's gold medals to 19, as two bronze medals were also won in the Taekwondo event.

Meanwhile, all eyes would be on Taekwondo prospect, Chika Chukwumerije today when he files out to prove his worth in Maputo.

The Beijing Olympic Games medalist is battled ready to put smiles on his father, who has been warming up to see Chika in flying colours in Maputo.