Team Nigeria’s boxing campaign at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has been reduced to just two remaining medal hopefuls after four Nigerian boxers crashed out of the competition in the opening rounds.
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Following the eliminations of Hassan Foly, Abduramon Abdul-Wahab, David Akintola, and Ajishola Kadijat, the nation’s hopes now rest on Patricia Mbata and Orakwe Blessing, who have both progressed to the quarter-finals in their respective weight categories.
Mbata will be the first Nigerian boxer in action when she faces England’s Mary Kate Smith in the women’s 75kg quarter-final on Tuesday, July 28.
Victory in the bout will move her within touching distance of a Commonwealth Games medal.
Orakwe Blessing will then take to the ring on Wednesday, July 29, against Australia’s Lekeisha Pergoliti in the women’s 70kg quarter-final as she aims to keep Nigeria’s medal aspirations alive.
Nigeria’s boxing campaign has endured a difficult start in Glasgow, with four successive defeats.
Hassan Foly was the first casualty after suffering a 0-4 points defeat to Lesotho’s Refiloe Thai in the men’s 70kg Round of 32.
Abduramon Abdul-Wahab also bowed out following a comprehensive 5-0 points loss to Uganda’s Battl Nuhu in the men’s 65kg Round of 32.
David Akintola’s challenge ended after he lost 4-1 on points to Tanzania’s Yusuf Lucasi Changalawe in the men’s 80kg Round of 32.
Ajishola Kadijat became the fourth Nigerian boxer to exit the Games after a closely contested 3-2 split decision defeat to Wales’ Helen Jones in the women’s 54kg Round of 16.
With four boxers already eliminated, the responsibility of ending Nigeria’s disappointing boxing campaign now falls on Mbata and Orakwe.
Their quarter-final contests represent Team Nigeria’s final opportunity to secure medals in boxing at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
