Nigeria’s female boxers have secured places in the finals of their respective weight categories at the African Elite Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championships in Nairobi, Kenya, following impressive performances in yesterday’s bouts.
Ajishola Khadijat, Precious Anine and Blessing Orakwe all recorded victories to ensure Nigeria is guaranteed at least three silver medals, with opportunities to win gold in the finals.
In the women’s 54kg category, Ajishola defeated Kenya’s Amina Martha on points to advance to the final.
Precious Anine also secured a points victory over Egypt’s Yomna Ayyad in the women’s 60–65kg category to book her place in the final.
Meanwhile, Blessing Orakwe delivered an emphatic performance in the women’s 75–80kg category, knocking out Uganda’s Diana Aiwine in the first round to complete Nigeria’s winning run.
The trio’s victories have strengthened Nigeria’s medal prospects at the continental championship, with all three boxers now set to compete for gold.
Nigeria will be hoping to convert their impressive performances into gold medals when the finals take place.
