Nigerian fencers take the positives from World Cup

Olaolu Joseph

Despite not reaching the podium at the 2024 Men’s Junior Epee Fencing World Cup recently held in Lagos, the seven fencers who represented Nigeria at the tournament say they have learnt valuable lessons ahead of subsequent competitions.

Nigeria played host to seven other countries with 39 fencers going head-to-head for the medals and world rankings at the prestigious Charterhouse Lagos, becoming the first country in Sub-Saharan Africa to host a Fencing World Cup.

President of the Nigeria Fencing Federation Adeyinka Samuel also hailed the players.

Fashola Oluwashemilore, who was beaten by eventual winner Shamel, was ranked 31st while former African cadet and national junior champion, Wisdom Okanlawon, finished in the 32nd position