England claimed the title having won all six of their games, scoring a tournament record 22 goals and conceding only twice.
Lawal set three Commonwealth Games records in the women’s 59kg final, lifting 90kg in snatch, 116kg in clean and jerk, and 206kg.
After a sluggish start at NEC Hall 3 on Sunday, an inspired Nigerian side, led by Quadri Aruna, bounced back to defeat Malaysia 3-2, booking a semi-final spot.
The educationist said in a telephone interview on Sunday in Calabar that Nigeria’s female athletes were making the country proud.
Olarinoye lifted 92kg in snatch and 111kg in clean and jerk, making 203kg in total to set a new Games record in the category.
Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann started Senegal’s African Player of the Year while other new signings such as Matthijs de Ligt began on the bench.
El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri and Doma United of Gombe both won their games in the Aiteo/Federation Cup round of 64 match played on Saturday in Abuja.
The 2022 Aiteo Federation Cup round of 64 match was played at the football pitch of University of Nigeria Enugu Campus.
The Reds came for a revenge having lost last season’s Premier League title to City.
Mr Dare expressed his delight with the achievements of Amusan, reminding her that she has written her name boldly in history.
