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The Nigeria Boxing Federation has unveiled the list of boxers to fly the country’s flag at the African Boxing League.

The inaugural event will kick-off in April and will feature pugilists from over twenty African nations.

In readiness for the championship, the NBF technical and tournament committee have listed forty-one boxers to represent the country across the various weight categories.

In the male category, the listed boxers are: Sodiq Oduniyi 55kg, Samuel Dahusi 55kg, Raymond Abodunrin 55kg, Musefiu Quam 60kg, Abdulahi Robiu 60kg, Ajisola 60kg, Abdulrahman Abdulwahab 65kg, Ridwan Raheem 65kg, and Michael Babalola 70kg.

Others are Ibrahim Yakubu 70kg, Alata 70kg, Daniel Joshua 80kg, Prince Gardy 80kg, Chuwka Emmanuel 80kg, Jamiu Saheed 90kg, Olomitutu Michael 90kg, Ifeoluwa Ogunniyi 90kg, Agbadike Emmanuel 90+kg, Ebuka Henry Obierika 90+kg, and Adeniyi Adesoji 90+kg.

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In the  women’s category are: Ayomide Mayowa 51kg, Amirah Oluwatoyin 51kg, Adesina Zainab 51kg, Aliyat Olalekan 54kg, Aliyat Ganiyu 54kg, Kadijat Ajisola 57kg, Akinremi Asisat 57kg, Shoyombo Anuoluwapo 57kg, Asisat Gbadamosi 60kg, and Adeniji Aliyat 60kg.

Others are Sakirat Kareem 60kg, Damilola Sodipe 65kg, Omolayo Adaramola 65kg, Jinadu Akimot 65kg, Blessing Orakwe 70kg, Adaobi Onara 70kg, Onyechi Anya 70kg, Queen James 70+kg, Mary Bassey 70+kg and Chidimma Nmugeu 70+kg.

Coaches  attached to the contingent are: Lasisi Mayowa, SaboMohammed,Tolani Balogun, Waheed Sobaloju, Kamol Wahab, Penda Agwhlolo, Kemi Adebayo, Gift Ituonye, Alice Alumbugu coach Mary Ekpo.

The draws for the league will be held in March. Team Nigeria would travel to other nations for their away bouts while their home fixtures would be staged in Nigeria.

The vice president of the Nigeria Boxing Federation Hon. Omonlei Imadu said the boxers will resume camping later this month ahead of the tournament.

The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has announced plans to conduct an open trial for boxers ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

According to a statement from the federation’s Communications Department, the screening exercise will be open to pugilists across all weight categories, with the date and venue to be announced once arrangements are finalized.

NBF Vice President, Hon. Omonlei Imadu, assured stakeholders that the selection process would be transparent, credible and fair.

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 “I make bold to say the days of impunity in boxers’ selection for international events are over,” Imadu declared. “We have put machinery in place to ensure that every athlete gets equal opportunity to make the final shortlist.”

He noted that the current NBF board is committed to changing the narrative of boxing in Nigeria by upholding integrity and professionalism in athlete selection.

Imadu further urged boxers and their coaches to intensify preparations, stressing that only athletes with the right skills, mentality and readiness would be selected.

 “Our aim is to pick boxers who can bring glory to the nation. Coaches must ensure their pugilists are in perfect shape ahead of the screening process,” he said.

The 23rd Commonwealth Games will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, 2026.