The Nigeria Boxing Federation has announced the appointment of former international, Adura Olaleyin, as its new Technical Director.

A Commonwealth Games silver medalist, Olaleyin brings a wealth of experience from both the ring and the corner, having represented Nigeria on the global stage and later transitioned into coaching.

He guided the national boxing team to a historic outing at the 2024 African Games, where Nigeria enjoyed a strong showing under his technical leadership.

According to the federation, Olaleyin’s appointment reflects a renewed commitment to reposition Nigerian boxing for sustained success at international competition.