| Equatorial Guinea at the 2023 African Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | GEQ |
| NOC | Olympic Committee of Equatorial Guinea |
| in Accra, Ghana 8 March 2024 – 23 March 2024 | |
| Competitors | 35 in 8 sports |
| Medals Ranked 37th |
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| African Games appearances | |
Equatorial Guinea competed at the 2023 African Games held from 8 to 23 March 2024 in Accra, Ghana. Equatorial Guinea competed in 8 sports. [1] [2] [3]
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Silver | Yann Mansogo Ada | Boxing | Men's +92 kg | 22 March |
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