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5 Nigerian boxers reach African championship finals in Nairobi

Five Nigerian boxers have reached the finals of the African Elite Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championships in Nairobi, Kenya. The finalists include Ajisola Kadijat in the women’s 54kg category, Ridwan Raheem in the men’s 65kg division, Orakwe Blessing in the 75-80kg category and Patricia Mbata in the 70-75kg division.
5 Nigerian boxers reach African championship finals in Nairobi

Five Nigerian boxers have reached the finals of the African Elite Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championships in Nairobi, Kenya.

The finalists include Ajisola Kadijat in the women’s 54kg category, Ridwan Raheem in the men’s 65kg division, Orakwe Blessing in the 75-80kg category and Patricia Mbata in the 70-75kg division.

The fifth finalist’s identity was not available in the details provided.

The Nigerian boxers secured their places after winning their respective semi-final bouts.

Nigeria has also secured five medals at the championship, with Raheem claiming silver in the men’s 65kg category after losing 3-2 to Angola’s Bernardo Massingue.

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It was published on October 25, 2026 and last updated on October 26, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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