Group Nigeria kicked off its medal chase in type on the ongoing 2025 Islamic Solidarity Video games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a dominant efficiency from Adeshina Zainab Motunrayo within the boxing occasion.
Competing within the ladies’s 51kg class, Motunrayo introduced Nigeria’s intent early within the event by delivering a surprising first-round knockout in opposition to Iran’s Ghazaleh Rasouli. The bout led to simply 2 minutes and 28 seconds, securing the Nigerian boxer a spot within the semi-final stage.
The explosive contest occurred stay at The Promenade, Artwork Tower in Riyadh, with Motunrayo’s swift and exact punches leaving her Iranian opponent unable to get well.
Her victory marks a robust begin for Group Nigeria because the athletes proceed their quest for gold throughout varied disciplines on the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Video games.
Motunrayo will now intention to take care of her momentum within the semi-final, as Nigeria appears to construct on the spectacular opening efficiency and add to its medal tally in the days forward.
