African Games 2023: Nigeria Dominate In Boxing, Winning Eight Gold Medals

Nigerian dominated the show in the boxing event at the African Games as the country’s representatives won eight gold medals on Friday.

Nigerian Boxers recorded resounding victories in their different categories, winning eight of the 10 finals they qualified for.

While the women landed five gold medals, the men got eight gold medals.

The five gold medalists for the women are Jacinta Umunnakwe(81kg), Blessing Oraekwe- women’s (70kg), Cynthia Ogunsemilore (60kg), Patricia Mbata (75kg), and Joy Nene Ojo (57kg).

For the men, the three gold medal winners are Ifeanyi Onyekwere (92+kg), Adams Olaore (92kg) and Omole Dolapo- (57kg).