The Nigerian Armed Forces are on the cusp of making history at the 6th African Military Boxing Championship in Rabat, Morocco. With two fighters still in contention for the ultimate prize, the team is chasing their first gold medal after securing four bronze medals.
The Nigerian contingent, led by coach Aweda Kehinde, a former Olympian, has delivered impressive performances at the championship. The team’s medal haul currently stands at four bronze medals, won by:
Balogun Emmanuel Adeola (Air Force) Samson Kazeem (Nigerian Army) Ambrose Godwin (Nigerian Army)
Akeem Adebamiji (Nigerian Navy)
Rilwan Lawal of the Nigeria Army has reached the final and stands on the brink of delivering the country’s first gold medal at the tournament. Gbadamosi Quadri, also from the Nigerian Army, is currently competing in the semi-final stage, offering another route to a potential gold medal for the Nigerian team.
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Coach Kehinde’s experience as a former Olympian has proven invaluable in preparing the team for the rigors of international competition. His guidance has helped the team to deliver impressive performances and secure a respectable showing at the continental championship.
The championship has seen mixed fortunes for some Nigerian fighters. Qoyum Qozeem of the Nigerian Army and Balogun Al-Ameen Olamide of the Air Force were eliminated in the quarter-final stage.
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The 6th African Military Boxing Championship began on June 14th and will end on June 22nd. The tournament has seen thrilling boxing action, with Nigeria’s representatives proving they can compete with the best military boxers across the African continent.
As the tournament reaches its climax, all eyes will be on Lawal’s final bout and Quadri’s semi-final encounter, with the potential to transform Nigeria’s good showing into an excellent one with the addition of gold medal success. The Nigerian team has shown great promise, and with the experience of coach Kehinde, they have a good chance of bringing home a gold medal.
