Nigeria to Compete at Inaugural African Boxing Elite Championships in Nairobi

Team Nigeria is set to participate in the inaugural African Boxing Elite Championships in Nairobi, Kenya, from October 15 to 28, 2026, with 10 boxers expected to represent the country across five male and five female weight categories.

Nigeria will join other African nations at the continental boxing championship, which will provide an important platform for the country’s elite boxers to showcase their talent and compete against some of the best athletes on the continent.

According to a press statement issued today by Kola Daniel, Special Assistant on Media in the Office of the Director General of the National Sports Commission, the Nigerian contingent will comprise 19 delegates, reflecting the country’s commitment to developing elite boxing and strengthening its presence in African sports.

The team is scheduled to depart Nigeria on Tuesday, October 13, and arrive in Nairobi on Wednesday, October 14, ahead of the championship’s opening.

The competition is expected to offer Nigerian boxers valuable international exposure, an opportunity to test their skills against top-level opponents, and a platform to demonstrate the depth of boxing talent in the country.

The National Sports Commission has expressed its support for the team, wishing the athletes a successful outing and urging them to uphold Nigeria’s reputation for competitiveness, discipline and excellence throughout the competition.

As preparations conclude, expectations will be on the Nigerian contingent to deliver strong performances and represent the country with pride at the inaugural continental championship.