Nigeria Sends 19-Member Team to African Boxing Elite Championships in Nairobi
Oru Leonard
Nigeria is set to participate in the inaugural African Boxing Elite Championships scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from October 15 to 28, 2026, with a 19-member contingent representing the country.
The Nigerian team comprises 10 boxers, including five male and five female athletes, who will compete across 10 weight categories at the continental championship.
The participation underscores Nigeria’s commitment to developing elite boxing talent and strengthening the country’s presence in African and international boxing competitions.
According to a press statement issued on Monday by Kola Daniel, Special Assistant on Media in the Office of the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Nigerian contingent is scheduled to depart the country on Tuesday, October 13, and arrive in Nairobi on October 14, ahead of the competition.
The championship is expected to provide Nigerian boxers with an opportunity to compete against some of Africa’s finest athletes, gain valuable international experience and showcase their skills on the continental stage.
The competition will also serve as a platform for the athletes to demonstrate the quality and depth of Nigerian boxing talent while contributing to the country’s sporting ambitions.
The National Sports Commission has wished the team a successful outing, urging the athletes to uphold Nigeria’s reputation for competitiveness, discipline and excellence throughout the championship.
The inaugural competition is expected to bring together elite boxers from across Africa, providing an avenue for continental competition and the further development of the sport.
The statement was signed by Kola Daniel, Special Assistant on Media, Office of the Director General of the National Sports Commission, on October 12, 2026.
