Nigeria’s Ajishola Khadijat has claimed the country’s first gold medal at the African Elite Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championships in Nairobi, Kenya.
Khadijat secured the victory with a commanding 5–0 unanimous decision over Algeria’s Malak Noir E in the women’s 51–54 kilogramme final.
The triumph marked a significant breakthrough for Team Nigeria at the continental event.
The championships concluded on Thursday, 22 October 2026.
Nigeria finished with three gold medals and two silver medals from a 10-member contingent.
Strong Finish by Female Boxers
Precious Anine added a second gold by defeating Algeria’s Benane Djouher in the women’s 60–65 kilogramme category.
Team captain Blessing Orakwe produced the most emphatic result of the day, stopping Kenya’s Akinyi Elizabeth by referee stoppage in the first round of the women’s 75–80 kilogramme final.
Patricia Mbata took silver after a narrow 3–2 points loss to Egypt’s Aboelfead Nabila in the women’s 70–75 kilogramme final.
Ridwan Raheem also settled for silver in the men’s 60–65 kilogramme category, losing 3–2 on points to Angola’s Bernardo Massimino Sander.
The results represented a strong recovery for Nigeria after early setbacks in the tournament.
Khadijat’s gold was the first for the team and set the tone for the successful final day.
