Nigerian Boxers Shine at African Championships in Nairobi

Five Nigerian boxers qualified for the finals of the African Elite Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championships held in Nairobi, Kenya. The finalists include Ajishola Kadijat (54kg), Precious Anine (65kg), Blessing Orakwe (75–80kg), Patricia Mbata (70–75kg), and Ridwan Raheem (men’s 65kg).

Their advancement into the finals bolstered Nigeria's medal prospects at the championships, which featured elite boxers from across Africa. Kadijat excelled in the women’s 54kg division, while Anine progressed in the 65kg category.

Orakwe and Mbata also secured their spots in the finals in their respective weight classes. Raheem represented Nigeria in the men’s 65kg division but settled for silver after a close 3–2 loss to Angola’s Bernardo Massimino.

This result increased Nigeria's medal tally to five, as reported by Kola Daniel, special adviser on media to the director-general of the National Sports Commission. The remaining finalists are expected to contribute further to the country's medal haul.