Motunrayo Shines at Islamic Solidarity Games, Advances to Semi-Finals
Oru Leonard
Nigeria’s boxing sensation, Adeshina Zainab Motunrayo, has made the nation proud by securing a spot in the semi-finals of the women’s 51kg category at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Motunrayo delivered a stunning performance, knocking out Iran’s Ghazaleh Rasouli in the first round with a dominant knockout victory. The Nigerian boxer showcased her exceptional skills, leaving her opponent unable to recover.
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has commended Motunrayo’s outstanding performance, expressing confidence in her ability to bring home a medal. “The National Sports Commission commends her outstanding performance and remains confident as she moves forward to the medal stages in Riyadh,” the NSC stated.
Motunrayo’s victory marks a strong start for Team Nigeria at the Islamic Solidarity Games, and her next stop is the semi-final stage. The nation is rallying behind her, eager to see her bring home a medal.
(NSC Media)
