By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News
Nigeria will compete at the inaugural African Boxing Elite Championships scheduled to hold in Nairobi, Kenya, from October 15 to 28, 2026.
The Nigerian contingent will feature 10 boxers, comprising five male and five female athletes, competing across 10 weight categories at the continental championship.
According to a statement signed by Kola Daniel, Special Assistant on Media to the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), the 19-member delegation is scheduled to depart Nigeria on Tuesday, October 13, and arrive in Nairobi on October 14.
The championship will provide Nigerian boxers with an opportunity to compete against some of Africa’s best athletes, gain valuable international experience and showcase the country’s boxing talent.
The NSC wished the team success at the competition and urged the athletes to uphold Nigeria’s reputation for competitiveness, discipline and excellence.
