Nigeria's boxing team departs for African Elite Championship in Kenya

The Nigerian boxing team is departing for Nairobi, Kenya, to compete in the inaugural African Boxing Elite Championships. The tournament is scheduled to take place from October 15 to October 28.

The Nigerian contingent consists of 19 delegates, including 10 boxers competing across five male and five female weight categories. The National Sports Commission (NSC) issued a goodwill message to the team, expressing confidence in the athletes' ability to demonstrate the depth of Nigerian boxing talent and uphold the nation’s reputation for discipline and excellence.

This continental championship serves as a platform for elite amateur boxers to test their technical and tactical abilities against top talent from across Africa, providing valuable international experience for the athletes.