Nigeria has secured yet another major sporting milestone as the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), led by its President, His Excellency Hon. Wale Edun, has been officially awarded the hosting rights for the maiden African Boxing Congress and Boxing Gala Night.
The decision was confirmed in a letter from African Boxing — the continent’s governing arm under World Boxing — which described Nigeria as a “strategic nation with the capacity to lead a holistic advancement of Olympic-style boxing in Africa.” The endorsement places Nigeria at the center of continental boxing reforms and development.
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In a further vote of confidence, African Boxing announced the appointment of NBF Vice President, Hon. Omonlei Imadu, to the African Boxing Working Committee, with an additional mandate as Head of Organisation for the upcoming Congress.
Scheduled for Sunday, 28 December 2025, in Lagos, the inaugural Congress will draw representatives from more than twenty national federations, marking one of the largest gatherings of African Olympic-style boxing stakeholders in recent years.
Hon. Imadu expressed optimism about Nigeria’s readiness to deliver a world-class event.
“As a federation, we’re fully committed to hosting a successful Congress in December. I’m particularly excited because this event positions both the NBF and Nigeria as a central hub for the continent’s highest boxing decision-making body,” he said.
Beyond the prestige of hosting, the development places Nigeria in pole position to secure hosting rights for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics African boxing qualifiers, a move that would further amplify the country’s influence in global amateur boxing.
In another groundbreaking announcement, African Boxing revealed plans to establish its continental headquarters in Lagos — a major institutional win that cements Nigeria’s new leadership role in African boxing.
With the Congress, Gala Night, and now the headquarters coming to Lagos, the NBF stands poised to unlock new developmental programs, strengthen pathways for homegrown athletes, and accelerate the nation’s long-term ambitions in Olympic-style pugilism.
Nigeria, once again, is stepping into the ring — not just to compete, but to lead.
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