Nigeria continued its impressive performance at the 4th African Youth Games as 50kg boxer Abijuwon Furuk Olalekan secured a commanding victory over Tunisia’s Salmane Kochubati in the men’s 50kg category.
Olalekan displayed confidence and technical superiority throughout the bout, earning a well-deserved win that qualifies him for the semi-finals, keeping Nigeria’s hopes for a boxing medal alive.
His outstanding performance underscores Nigeria’s competitive presence at the Games and highlights the talent and determination of its young athletes.
Meanwhile, the focus now shifts to the weightlifting competition, which is set to begin tomorrow at Dream Space. Nigerian weightlifters are expected to deliver strong performances as the country aims to add more medals to its tally.
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