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Akinyosoye Causes Major Upset over Olympic Medallist Farjani in Men's Sabre at African Fencing Championships

Posted : 27 June 2025

In one of the tournament’s most dramatic moments, Oluwafolayemi Akinyosoye of Nigeria pulled off a remarkable upset against top-seeded Tunisian and Olympic silver medallist Fares Farjani in the preliminary round of the men’s sabre at the 23rd African Fencing Championships, hosted at Charterhouse Lagos.

Akinyosoye, who earlier in the week reaffirmed his commitment to Nigeria after switching allegiance from Britain, battled through a challenging draw to encounter Farjani, a decorated opponent fresh off a silver medal performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Despite the odds, Nigeria’s rising talent executed a tactical masterclass, earning a stunning victory that sent ripples across the fencing community.

The landmark defeat capped a significant opening day for Team Nigeria. The country, hosting the continental competition from June 25–29, fielded a youthful squad across all three weapons and was determined to make its mark. Akinyosoye’s win now puts him in prime position for a deeper run in the men’s sabre bracket and underscores Nigeria’s rapid fencing ascent on the African stage.

In the wake of his victory, Akinyosoye spoke of the personal significance of representing Nigeria on home soil. His presence has already injected belief in the team, which includes other promising talents such as Inkosi Brou and the Idongesit siblings. With strong organizational backing from the Nigeria Fencing Federation, the event is being billed as a potential watershed moment for national fencing.

With confidence high, all eyes will be on Akinyosoye to see if he can sustain his momentum against seasoned opponents in the knockout stages of the championships.

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