Nigeria Prepares for 19th African Sambo Championships in Guinea

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Nigeria's Second Appearance at African Sambo Championships

Nigeria will send a two-man team to Conakry, Guinea, tomorrow to participate in the 19th African Sambo Championships. It is the nation's second attendance at this high-profile continental championships, and it reflects the growth of the sport within the country.

Historic Debut in Combat Sambo

This year's title is very significant for Nigeria as it will be competing in Combat Sambo for the first time — a physically demanding and tougher form of the sport. This move shows that Nigeria is increasing its ambitions and commitment to being a master of all Sambo disciplines.

Team Nigeria: Athletes and Officials

The Nigerian delegation will be headed by Martin Aziba and Ramon Ibrahim. They will be accompanied by Hammed Sheriff, the Vice President of the Nigerian Sambo Association. The delegation will depart for Conakry through Asky Airlines with a layover in Lomé.

Making History: Martin Aziba and Ramon Ibrahim

Martin Aziba will be history's first Nigerian to represent Nigeria in Combat Sambo at the African Championships, fighting in the Men's 85kg category. Ramon Ibrahim will be Nigeria's representative in Sport Sambo, fighting in the Men's 64kg category. Both will fight in Beach Sambo too, which will take place at the world-class Stade du 28 Septembre in Conakry.

Athletes Ready for the Challenge

Speaking ahead of the competition, Martin Aziba expressed his pride and optimism:
“We have dedicated ourselves to rigorous training to refine our techniques. Our goal is to bring home gold and honor for Nigeria. It’s a historic milestone, and I’m honored to be the country’s first Combat Sambo representative at this level.”

Ramon Ibrahim shared a similar sentiment:
"With three months of tough training behind us, we are ready to give it our best and make Nigeria proud."

Striving to Capitalize on Previous Success

For the Nigerian Sambo Association's Vice President, Hammed Sheriff, the objective is more than just winning medals.
This is our first tournament of the year, and we're hoping to do better than before. At the previous African Championships, Nigeria won three gold medals, one silver, and a bronze. We are confident that we can at least match that, if not more," he explained.