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Boxers win big on final day

By Daily Sports Nigeria on March 23, 2024

Five Nigerian boxers have emerged victorious, clinching gold medals in their respective finals at the 13th African Games held in Accra, Ghana on Friday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

Joy Ojo secured the country’s first boxing gold of the night without even stepping into the ring. She claimed victory in the women’s 57kg category following a walkover over her Algerian opponent, Selmouni Chahira.

Dolapo Omole added to Nigeria’s gold medal tally with a spectacular performance in the men’s 57kg category.

Dolapo, who had been dominant on the road to the final, secured Nigeria’s second boxing gold at the African Games with a round one knockout victory over Mozambican Sigauque Armando Rugoberto.

UK-based Patricia Mbata showcased her prowess in the women’s 75kg category to clinch Nigeria’s third boxing gold at the Games. Mbata secured victory with a points decision win over Marbrouk Molka of Tunisia in the final, highlighting her talent and dedication to the sport.

Also, Adam Olaore, another UK-based pugilist, delivered a stunning performance in the men’s 92kg category as he secured Nigeria’s fourth boxing gold with the second KO of the evening.

Olaore achieved victory with a round one knockout against Kuadjovi Kevin Prodence LK of Togo, solidifying his status as a three-time African heavyweight champion.

Zainab Adeshina had to settle for a silver medal after losing 4-1 on points to Algeria’s Roumaysa Boualam in the final of the Women’s 50kg bout. Both fighters came into the final with a pair of 5-0 points win and it was an evidence of their skill as both fighters dropped points for the first time in the tourney.

Kareem Shukura also picked up a silver medal as she lost the final of her Women’s 54kg bout 5-0 on points to Morocco’s Bertal Widad who put on a dominant performance. The teenager was competing at her first African Games and will be glad to have picked up a silver medal on her debut appearance.

Cynthia Ogunsemilore then added Nigeria’s fifth gold medal of the night with a dominant display in the Women’s 60kg final. Ogunsemilore who is also qualified for the Paris Olympics defeated Egypt’s Rahma Mohamed 5-0 to claim the gold medal.

As at the time of this report, three other Nigerians, Blessing Oraekwe, Jacinta Umunnakwe and Ifeanyi Onyekwere are yet to take to the ring for their bouts and are certain to add either gold or silver to the boxers tally.

Source Punch Ng

Posted March 23, 2024