The Rwandan side edged Nigeria 12â€"11 in a thrilling final to secure top honours in the competition, which brings together athletes aged 14 to 17 from across the continent.
Earlier in the tournament, Rwanda had also defeated Nigeria 11â€"9 in the group stage and registered a dominant 20â€"10 win over hosts Algeria.
This maiden edition of the African School Games kicked off on July 27 and is scheduled to run through August 5, 2025. The multi-sport event has attracted participants from 52 countries, although Burundi and Somalia withdrew.
Rwanda is competing in two disciplines, 3x3 basketball and athletics, represented by both boys and girls.
The Rwandan side edged Nigeria 12â€"11 in a thrilling final to secure top honours in the competition, which brings together athletes aged 14 to 17 from across the continent.
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