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World Boxing Africa Elite Championships in Kenya

Overview

The inaugural World Boxing Africa Elite Championships have concluded in Nairobi, Kenya. The event, which marks the first time Kenya has hosted a major continental boxing championship since 1972, served as a critical platform for athletes eyeing the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

Algeria finished at the top of the medal standings, securing a total of ten medals: five gold, three silver, and two bronze. The Algerian gold medalists were Fatiha Mansouri (-51 kg), Yaiche Islam Youssef (-70 kg), Abdou Mustapha (-80 kg), Maoui Mohamed (-85 kg), and Moussaoui Sidi Ahmed (+90 kg). Silver medals were earned by Benane Jawhar, Chaïb Ichrak, and Aïchoun Malak, while Maouche Hichem and Rouaz Douaa secured bronze. This result represents an improvement over the nation’s performance at the 2023 championships in Cameroon, where they earned seven medals.

In the overall tournament standings, Kenya was declared the winner due to a higher number of silver medals, closely following Algeria; both nations finished with 14 medals. Uganda placed third with 13 medals, including four golds. Nigeria also achieved a notable medal haul, winning three gold and two silver medals. Following an initial period of five defeats, the 10-member Nigerian contingent regained momentum to secure all three of its gold medals through female boxers: Ajishola Khadijat, Precious Anine, and team captain Blessing Orakwe.

Entities

Nigeria · Kenya · Nairobi · Fatiha Mansouri · National Sports Commission

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Algeria leads boxing medal tally at African Championships

    Algeria topped the medal table at the 2026 African Boxing Championships in Nairobi with ten medals, including five golds, narrowly trailing Kenya and Uganda in the overall standings.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Nigeria secures five spots in African Boxing Championship finals

    Five Nigerian boxers have reached the finals of the African Elite Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championships in Nairobi, recovering from early tournament losses to pursue multiple gold medals.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Nairobi hosts inaugural World Boxing Africa Elite Championships

    The World Boxing Africa Elite Championships have launched in Nairobi, Kenya, providing a pathway to the 2028 Olympics and featuring competitive delegations including the Algerian national team.

  4. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Nigeria's boxing team departs for African Elite Championship in Kenya

    Nigeria's 19-member boxing delegation is heading to Nairobi for the inaugural African Boxing Elite Championships, featuring 10 boxers competing in both male and female weight categories.

Sources

africapresse.com · blueprint.ng · fr.awras.com · kawowo.com · newsplex.nation.co.ke · planetesport.dz · punchng.com · radiookapi.net · sports247.ng · zalebs.com

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history