Imadu hopeful as Mbata and Oraekwe aim for boxing medals
Omonlei Imadu, vice president of the Nigeria Boxing Federation, remains optimistic about Patricia Mbata and Blessing Oraekwe winning medals for Team Nigeria at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Four Nigerian boxers have already been eliminated, but Imadu believes the remaining athletes can still make the country proud. He praised the efforts of the eliminated fighters and highlighted the valuable experience they gained. The focus now shifts to Mbata and Oraekwe as they prepare for their upcoming quarter-final bouts.
Match highlights
- Ajishola Kadijat was eliminated after a narrow 3-2 split decision loss to Wales’ Helen Jones in the women’s 54kg Round of 16 at the SEC Centre.
- Earlier, Ayomide Foly Hassan and Abdulramon Abdulwahab exited on Friday, and David Akintola was defeated on Saturday.
- Patricia Mbata is set to face England’s Mary Smith in the women’s 75kg quarter-final on Tuesday (today).
- Blessing Oraekwe will compete against Australia’s Lekeisha Pergoliti in the women’s 70kg quarter-final on Wednesday, July 29.
- Team Nigeria has already secured multiple medals in para powerlifting at the Games, but is still seeking a breakthrough in boxing.
