Nigeria is set to welcome the inaugural African Boxing Congress and Boxing Gala Night on Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Lagos. The landmark event will gather representatives from over 20 national federations affiliated with African Boxing from across the continent.
The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), led by Hon. Wale Edun, successfully secured hosting rights from African Boxing, the continent’s governing body under the umbrella of World Boxing, the global authority for Olympic-style boxing.
In a letter to the NBF, African Boxing described Nigeria as “a strategic nation with the capacity to lead a holistic advancement of the squared ropes sports in the continent.” The letter also confirmed the appointment of NBF Vice President Hon. Omonlei Imadu as a member of the African Boxing Working Committee, assigning him the additional role of Head of Organisation for the upcoming Congress.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the milestone, Imadu said, “As a federation, we would do all in our power to host a successful event in December. As the head of the organisation, I am particularly excited at the prospect of having the congress in Nigeria because it’s one that will position both the NBF and our nation as a central point for the highest boxing decision-making body on the continent.”
Hosting the first African Boxing Congress in Nigeria also positions the nation as a strong candidate to host the African qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics boxing competitions.
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