Team Nigeria kicked off its medal chase in style at the ongoing 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a dominant performance from Adeshina Zainab Motunrayo in the boxing event.
Competing in the women’s 51kg category, Motunrayo announced Nigeria’s intent early in the tournament by delivering a stunning first-round knockout against Iran’s Ghazaleh Rasouli. The bout ended in just 2 minutes and 28 seconds, securing the Nigerian boxer a place in the semi-final stage.
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The explosive contest took place live at The Promenade, Art Tower in Riyadh, with Motunrayo’s swift and precise punches leaving her Iranian opponent unable to recover.
Her victory marks a strong start for Team Nigeria as the athletes continue their quest for gold across various disciplines at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games.
Motunrayo will now aim to maintain her momentum in the semi-final, as Nigeria looks to build on the impressive opening performance and add to its medal tally in the days ahead.
