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Glasgow 2026: Ajishola Kadijat Becomes Fourth Nigerian Boxer Eliminated After Split Decision Loss
Nigeria’s disappointing boxing campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow continued on Sunday as Ajishola Kadijat became the fourth Nigerian boxer to crash out of the competition.
Competing in the women’s 54kg Round of 16, Kadijat suffered a heartbreaking 2-3 split decision defeat to Helen Jones of Wales, ending her hopes of winning a Commonwealth Games medal.
The closely contested bout saw both fighters exchange impressive combinations, but the judges narrowly favoured the Welsh boxer, who progressed to the quarter-finals.
Kadijat’s elimination extends Team Nigeria’s struggles in the boxing event after three other Nigerian boxers were knocked out on the opening day of competition.
The latest setback means Nigeria’s medal aspirations in boxing have taken another major hit at the ongoing Games.
Despite the disappointment, Team Nigeria will look to other events for medal success as the Commonwealth Games continue in Glasgow.
Nigeria has already enjoyed success in para powerlifting, where the country claimed multiple medals, but the boxing team is yet to make a breakthrough in the tournament.
The XXIII Commonwealth Games are taking place in Glasgow, Scotland, with athletes from across the Commonwealth competing for honours in various sports.
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has said the All Progressives Congress, APC, does not need to buy votes to win the 2027 general elections.
The governor insisted that the party has enough grassroots support to secure victory.
Oborevwori made the statement on Wednesday during the APC local government-by-local government campaign rally in Akwukwu-Igbo, headquarters of Oshimili North Local Government Area.
He said vote-buying was unnecessary for a party that enjoyed the support of the people.
"The APC has no reason to buy votes because the people are already with us. Vote-buying is only necessary for those who lack grassroots support," the governor said.
He recalled that Oshimili North recorded the highest number of votes in Delta State during the last election.
He expressed confidence that the APC would maintain or surpass the record in 2027.
"We expect our supporters to come out in large numbers and vote for the APC. We will also continue to deliver more development projects across the state," the governor said.
We don’t need to buy votes to win 2027 – Oborevwori tells opposition
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, have received a presidential reception at the State House in Abuja following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Sporty247 reports that the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday welcomed the victorious players and their technical crew at the Presidential Villa on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, celebrating the team for bringing honour and pride to Nigeria.
The reception witnessed the presentation of flowers to the players as the country continued to celebrate their remarkable achievement, which saw Nigeria become the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The Flamingos secured the historic title after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final in Rabat, Morocco, with Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku scoring the decisive goals to seal Nigeria’s maiden championship in the competition.
The team’s triumph has also attracted financial recognition, with the Nigerian Senate pledging ₦100 million to the players in appreciation of their historic achievement.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, described the victory as a significant milestone for Nigeria and African football, while calling for adequate rewards for the young champions and sustained investment in their development.
Sporty247 gathered that the reception at Aso Rock represents another significant moment in the celebration of the Flamingos’ achievement, with the young footballers continuing to receive recognition for their historic contribution to Nigerian sports.
The victory has further reinforced Nigeria’s reputation in women’s football, while inspiring young girls across the country to pursue their dreams and aspire to international success.
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