Nigeria departs for inaugural African Boxing Elite Championships in Nairobi
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Nigeria will compete at the inaugural African Boxing Elite Championships scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from October 15 to 28, 2026.
The Nigerian contingent comprises 19 delegates, including 10 boxers who will compete in five male and five female weight categories.
A release by Kola Daniel, Special Assistant to the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, stated that the team would depart Nigeria on Tuesday, October 13, and arrive in Nairobi on October 14, ahead of the commencement of the competition.
The championship is expected to provide Nigerian boxers with an opportunity to compete against top athletes from across the continent, gain international experience and showcase the country’s boxing talent.
The NSC expressed confidence in the team and urged the athletes to demonstrate discipline, competitiveness and excellence while representing Nigeria at the continental championship.
Olapase also wished the contingent a successful outing at the competition.
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