Nigerian Boxers Shine at African Youth Games, Grab Double Gold

Nigeria’s young boxing talent lit up the 4th African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola, walking away with two gold medals. In the women’s 46‑48kg category, Ayomide Shakirat Mayowa clinched the top spot with a split‑decision win over Algeria’s Bensallah Bouthenia, while “Star Boy” Abijuwon Olalekan Farouq secured a unanimous decision victory in the men’s 50kg class against Ghana’s William Laryee. Their triumphs not only added glitter to Nigeria’s medal tally but also earned both athletes automatic qualification for the upcoming Youth Olympic Games in Dakar 2026.

The victories come after a strong showing in the semifinals, where the Nigerian duo used aggressive “Rope‑A‑Dope” tactics reminiscent of Muhammad Ali, setting the stage for a double‑gold finish. Despite a bronze in the 70kg class, the overall performance has reignited hopes of a return to African boxing dominance.