Kenya sure of medal haul before a punch is thrown at Africa boxing championships
Kenya’s Hit Squad coach Benjamin Musa (left) takes welterweight boxer Friza Anyango through her paces at Police Depot Mathare in Nairobi on February 25, 2025.
The championships that have attracted 123 boxers -- 81 men and 42 women drawn from eight countries.
The participating countries are Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Gabon, Cameroon, Ethiopia and the DRC.
Kenya is already assured of three silver medals before taking to the ring at the Africa Boxing Confederation (AFBC) Zone III Championships starting on Monday at Moi International Sports Centre, Indoor Arena.
Africa Military welterweight champion Friza Anyango and lightweight Emily Juma have been given byes to the final of their respective categories following the draw yesterday.
