EXCLUSIVE: THE NBF EXPLAINS WHY THEY BYPASSED THE AFRICAN OLYMPIC QUALIFIERS
The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has issued a statement explaining their non-participation at the African Olympics qualifying tournament in Dakar, Senegal.
KENYA’S NICK OKOTH CAPTURES OLYMPIC SLOT
Kenya’s Nick “Commander” Okoth will be returning to the Olympics after 12 year-hiatus.
ALGERIA BOXING IS BACK ON THE MAP
There were tears of joy and sadness on Wednesday as the semi-finals meant it was mission achieved for some boxers, and the end of the road for others.
GHANA ON THE VERGE OF ELIMINATION AT AFRICA OLYMPIC QUALIFIERS
Ghana, the African nation steeped in a rich boxing history, will likely not have a representative for the sport at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
KENYA’S AKINYI DEFEATS GHANA’S ASUMAN
Kenya national female welterweight champion Elizabeth Akinyi defeated Ghana’s Faruza Asuman by unanimous decision to become the first Kenyan boxer to cruise into the semi-finals of the African Olympic qualifiers in Senegal on Monday night.
ELIZABETH ANDIEGO LEADS KENYAN CHARGE
Acclaimed first Kenyan female Olympic boxer Elizabeth Andiego starts her quest for an appearance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics when she touches gloves against Mozambican Rady Adosinda.
KENYA’S ELLY AJOWI CLOSING IN ON OLYMPIC GAMES
African Games bronze medalist Elly Ajowi from Kenya is a win away from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
NICK OKOTH LEADS KENYA TO QUARTERFINALS IN AFRICA QUALIFIERS
Kenya’s ‘Hit Squad’ captain Nick Okoth led from the front as he punched his way to the quarter finals of the featherweight category after knocking out Wilson Semedo of Cape Verde in the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Africa Qualifier in Dakar, Senegal.
NIGERIA BOXING FEDERATION DENIES NON-PAYMENT ALLEGATIONS
The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has disassociated itself from rumors that they invited boxers to camp for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games qualifiers in Dakar, Senegal, only to decamp the team without paying the athlete’s allowance.
GHANA AMATEUR BOXING SQUAD OFF TO HOT START IN OLYMPIC QUALIFIERS
Despite being neglected by the National Sports Authority and Sports Ministry, Ghana’s amateur boxing team have shown they are determined to qualify for the Olympic Games after getting off to a bright start in the qualifiers currently ongoing in Dakar, Senegal.