Nigeria’s Armed Forces finished the 6th African Military Boxing Championship in Rabat with two silver and four bronze medals. Under coach Aweda Kehinde, the team included eight fighters in the medal stages, reflecting the country’s boxing talent from the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The event highlighted Nigeria’s competitiveness in military sports on a continental level.
Nigeria’s Armed Forces wrapped up their participation in the 6th African Military Boxing Championship held in Rabat, Morocco, earning two silver and four bronze medals. The fighters displayed remarkable skill throughout the tournament, managing to get eight of their athletes into the medal rounds before the event concluded. The championship kicked off on June 14 and ran until last Sunday.
Under the guidance of coach Aweda Kehinde, a former Olympian who represented Nigeria in the 1996 Atlanta Games, the team showcased the boxing talents present within the military ranks. Kehinde, now the Nigeria Army boxing coach, focused on harnessing the capabilities of fighters from all branches, leading to an impressive overall performance at the tournament.
The Nigerian medal count totaled six, reflecting the contributions of competitors from the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Rilwan Lawal of the Nigeria Army made waves by reaching the finals and bagging silver in the 60kg category. Following him, Gbadamosi Quadri, also from the Army, secured another silver in the 69kg division, advancing through a competitive path in the earlier rounds.
The list of bronze medalists included Akeem Adebamiji from the Navy in the 49kg category, Qozeem Qoyum of the Army in the 64kg division, and Balogun Al-Ameen Olamide from the Air Force in the 75kg category. There were two additional bronze medals earned by Balogun Emmanuel Adeola of the Air Force in the 81kg division and Ambrose Godwin plus Samson Kazeem from the Nigeria Army in the 91kg and +91kg heavyweight divisions, respectively.
This championship was not just another tournament; it gave Nigeria’s military boxers a vital platform to display their skills on a big stage. Coach Kehinde’s prior experience as an Olympian played a crucial role in preparing the team for the intense competition they faced. The results mirror the tough landscape of African military boxing, where Nigeria’s fighters succeeded in holding their ground against their continental competitors.
Finishing with a six-medal haul, Nigeria has reestablished its presence in African military boxing. The diverse contributions from the Army, Navy, and Air Force highlighted the widespread boxing talent within the nation’s military. As the championship wraps up, Nigeria finds itself among the medal-winning nations, creating yet another chapter in its history of military sports participation.
In conclusion, Nigeria’s Armed Forces had a commendable performance at the 6th African Military Boxing Championship in Rabat. They secured two silvers and four bronzes, showcasing the depth of boxing talent across all branches of the military. Coach Aweda Kehinde’s leadership was instrumental in their success, reinforcing Nigeria’s position in military sports on the continental stage. This achievement strengthens the boxing legacy within Nigeria’s military ranks and sets a promising tone for future competitions.
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