Team Nigeria concluded its campaign at the 6th African Military Boxing Championship in Rabat, Morocco, on Friday with a total of six medals—two silver and four bronze—but no gold.
Nigerian boxers Rilwan Lawal (60kg) and Gbadamosi Quadri (69kg), both representing the Nigerian Army, were Nigeria’s last hopes for a gold medal in the finals.
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However, both fighters fell short in their respective bouts, settling for silver medals.
Before Friday’s final bouts, Nigeria had already secured four bronze medals through Akeem Adebamiji (49kg, Nigerian Navy), Balogun Emmanuel Adeola (81kg, Nigerian Air Force), Ambrose Godwin (-91kg, Nigerian Army), and Samson Kazeem (+91kg, Nigerian Army).
Despite the absence of a gold medal, the Nigerian contingent, led by former Olympian and current Army boxing coach, Aweda Kehinde, held their own against some of the continent’s toughest military boxers.
🇳🇬 Nigeria’s Medal Tally at the 6th African Military Boxing Championship:
🥈 Silver
Rilwan Lawal (60kg, Nigerian Army)
Gbadamosi Quadri (69kg, Nigerian Army)
🥉 Bronze
Akeem Adebamiji (49kg, Nigerian Navy)
Balogun Emmanuel Adeola (81kg, Nigerian Air Force)
Ambrose Godwin (-91kg, Nigerian Army)
Samson Kazeem (+91kg, Nigerian Army)
Coach Aweda praised the team’s effort, noting that the experience gained at the continental level will be crucial for future international competitions.
