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Maiden African Boxing League: Nigeria Prepares 41 Boxers for Continental Honours

Posted : 04 February 2026

The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) is set to participate in the maiden African Boxing League, which will feature boxers from over 20 African nations and is scheduled to take place in April 2026.

According to the Director of Communications of the NBF, Mathew Okugbe, the official draws for the league will be conducted in March. He explained that Team Nigeria will travel to other countries for away fixtures, while their home bouts will be hosted in Nigeria.

In preparation for the championship, Okugbe said the NBF Technical and Tournament Committee has selected 41 boxers to represent the country across various weight categories.

In the men’s division, the selected boxers include Sodiq Oduniyi (55kg), Samuel Dahusi (55kg), Raymond Abodunrin (55kg), Musefiu Quam (60kg), Abdulahi Robiu (60kg), Ajisola (60kg), Abdulrahman Abdulwahab (65kg), Ridwan Raheem (65kg), and Michael Babalola (70kg).

Others are Ibrahim Yakubu (70kg), Alata (70kg), Daniel Joshua (80kg), Prince Gardy (80kg), Chuwka Emmanuel (80kg), Jamiu Saheed (90kg), Olomitutu Michael (90kg), Ifeoluwa Ogunniyi (90kg), Agbadike Emmanuel (90+kg), Ebuka Henry Obierika (90+kg), and Adeniyi Adesoji (90+kg).

The women’s category includes Ayomide Mayowa (51kg), Amirah Oluwatoyin (51kg), Adesina Zainab (51kg), Aliyat Olalekan (54kg), Aliyat Ganiyu (54kg), Kadijat Ajisola (57kg), Akinremi Asisat (57kg), Shoyombo Anuoluwapo (57kg), Asisat Gbadamosi (60kg), and Adeniji Aliyat (60kg).

Also listed are Sakirat Kareem (60kg), Damilola Sodipe (65kg), Omolayo Adaramola (65kg), Jinadu Akimot (65kg), Blessing Orakwe (70kg), Adaobi Onara (70kg), Onyechi Anya (70kg), Queen James (70+kg), Mary Bassey (70+kg), and Chidimma Nmugeu (70+kg).

The coaching crew for the tournament includes Lasisi Mayowa, Sabo Mohammed, Tolani Balogun, Waheed Sobaloju, Kamol Wahab, Penda Agwhlolo, and Kemi Adebayo. Others are Gift Ituonye, Alice Alumbugu, and Mary Ekpo.

Okugbe also disclosed that the Vice President of the NBF, Hon. Omonlei Imadu, has assured that the boxers will resume camping later this month as part of preparations for the continental league.

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