Edun charges Nigerian boxers ahead of Ghana Clash
Nigeria Boxing Federation president Hon. Wale Edun has charged the national team to fight with pride ahead of their international friendly against Ghana in Accra. Speaking to the team in
Nigeria Boxing Federation president Hon. Wale Edun has charged the national team to fight with pride ahead of their international friendly against Ghana in Accra.
Speaking to the team in camp in Lagos, Edun stressed the importance of representing the nation with honour, reminding the boxers that the Nigeria-Ghana rivalry goes beyond the label of a friendly.
Read Also: NFF steps up pursuit of Newcastle’s Osula for Eagles
The 17-man contingent — comprising athletes, coaches, and officials — will depart Lagos for Accra ahead of Thursday's showdown at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The bout serves as a key assessment opportunity ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, making it more than a routine encounter.
For Nigeria's boxers, it is a chance to prove readiness, build confidence, and uphold national pride on a familiar but fiercely competitive stage.
