The boxing competition at the 27th Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) concluded on Wednesday, November 13, 2025, at the University of Jos, with decisive victories, referee stoppages, and walkovers marking the final day of the three-day event.
Athletes from universities across the country delivered spirited performances across multiple weight categories, with UNIJOS, LASU, OAU, LAUTECH, OOU, and FUTMINNA among the strongest performers.
- Women’s 48kg: Fagbola Fathia (OAU) — Walkover
- Men’s 54kg: Asiru Basit (OOU) — Walkover
- Women’s 57kg: Enitan Yisa (LASUED) — Walkover
- Men’s 57kg: Ojo Christopher (LASU) defeated his OOU opponent 5–0
- Women’s 60kg: Rianat Adebayo (FUOYE) won via blue-corner decision
- Men’s 60kg: Habeebullahi Faosy (LAUTECH) beat Adekoya Waris (LASU) 4–1
- Women’s 63kg: Disu Haleemot (LASU) — Walkover
- Men’s 63kg: Nentong Victor (UNIJOS) claimed a decisive victory
- Women’s 66kg: Kausara Olaifa (OOU) — Walkover
- Men’s 67kg: Williams Oche (UNIJOS) defeated Olurotimi Emmanuel (Adekunle Ajasin University) 5–0
- Men’s 71kg: Amupitan Gbenga (FUTMINNA) secured a first-round stoppage (RSC R1)
- Men’s 75kg: Jeremiah Ishaku (UNIJOS) edged Abdullahi Ibrahim (LASU) 3–2
- Men’s 80kg: Samson Pere (UNIJOS) won after an ABD R3 stoppage
- Women’s +80kg: Miracle Adeshina (UNILAG) — Walkover
- Men’s 86kg: Badung Shalom (UNIJOS) dominated with a 5–0 victory
- Super-heavyweight (+92kg): Alade Gideon (LASU) — Walkover.
“I feel very grateful to God for giving me this platform. This would not have been possible without Him.”
He added:
“Many strong boxers came here in good spirits, but in the end, God made me the winner in my category.”
Head Coach of the UNIJOS boxing team, Mr. Bola Odumuyiwa, praised the athletes for their dedication, noting that the school’s investment in sports is yielding results.
He thanked Vice Chancellor Prof. Ishaya Tanko for supporting boxing at the university, but called for more facilities, especially a standard boxing ring on campus.
“UNIJOS did not feature female boxers this year. Hopefully, in 2026, they will. Having our own boxing ring will ease the transportation challenges and attract more students, especially ladies to the sport,” he said.
Plateau State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Musa Ashoms, joined several coaches, officials, and invited guests at the finals. Organisers described the tournament as successful and praised the athletes for their discipline and sportsmanship.
The boxing finals add momentum to the wider NUGA 2025 Games, with other sporting events continuing across the University of Jos in the days ahead.
