By Samuel Adeola
Nigerian boxers Ayomide Mayowa and Faruk Abijuwon captured gold at the 4th African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola.
Mayowa won the female 48kg final, defeating Algeria’s Bensallah Bouthania, while Abijuwon claimed the male 50kg title with a victory over Congo’s Bofenda Mabela.
Both fighters impressed throughout the tournament. Mayowa beat Angola’s Zola Lando in the quarter-finals and Tunisia’s Queslati Tasnim in the semis, while Abijuwon overcame Tunisia’s Salmane Kochbati and Ghana’s Williams Laryea to reach the final.
The Nigeria Boxing Federation praised their performances, with vice president Omonlei Imadu calling it a proud moment. Solomon Joshua also added a bronze medal to Nigeria’s haul.
The results highlight a promising future for Nigerian boxing on the continental stage.
