Nigeria, Ghana set for boxing showdown ahead of Commonwealth Games
Nigeria’s boxing team will face Ghana in an international friendly in Accra as part of preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The competition, scheduled for Thursday, May 7,
Nigeria’s boxing team will face Ghana in an international friendly in Accra as part of preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The competition, scheduled for Thursday, May 7, at the Accra Sports Stadium, is aimed at assessing the readiness of both countries’ boxers ahead of the Games.
The bouts will feature seven male boxers competing across approved weight divisions, while the women’s team will include three fighters in the 54kg, 57kg, and 71kg categories.
Nigeria’s team is expected to depart for Accra today, giving them time to settle before the event.
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Chairman of the Nigeria Boxing Federation Technical Committee, Babatunde Laguda, described the friendly as an important step in evaluating the athletes.
“The Ghana friendly is the right move at this stage. Our boxers are in camp in Lagos, and this competition will expose them to a higher level of challenge,” he said.
NBF Vice President, Hon. Omonlei Imadu, also revealed plans for additional international friendlies as part of preparations.
“We are in advanced discussions with two other countries for more friendly bouts. Our goal is to ensure the boxers are fully prepared before the Commonwealth Games begin in July,” he stated.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games will take place from July 23 to August 2 in Glasgow, Scotland.
