▪️A senior Nigerian Boxing Federation official confirms the West African country will not be in Dubai
16/11/2025
The number of African countries to attend IBA Ordinary Congress in Dubai has increased to 48.
Somalia, Ghana and Equatorial Guinea are the latest countries to register for the IBA Dubai Congress on December 13, 2025.
While Nigerian Boxing Federation has confirmed they will not be in Dubai, there’s no word yet from Egypt and Benin.
A senior NBF official told boxersworld.co.ke that they have adhered to a government directive to remain in World Boxing and will therefore not attend the IBA Congress.
According to a report in the IBA website, the Congress will take place on the same day with the IBA Men’s Elite World Championships finals on December 13.
The 23rd edition of the Men’s World Championships will serve as both a global sporting showcase and a celebration of IBA’s 75-year legacy. The Championships will be accompanied by the IBA Business Forum (12 December) and the IBA Congress (13 December)—gathering a large contingent of National Federations in what promises to be a landmark week for the sport.
*Event Highlights*
• 2–13 December: IBA Men’s Elite World Championships
• 11 December: IBA Pro Face-Off & Arrivals Dinner
• 12 December: IBA Business Forum / IBA Pro Event
• 13 December: IBA Congress / World Championships Finals / Gala Dinner
A Message from IBA Leadership
As IBA enters this pivotal phase, Chris Roberts OBE, IBA Secretary General and CEO expressed gratitude to all National Federations for their ongoing support and collaboration.
“While challenges remain, our collective resilience and shared vision are shaping a bright future for boxing. Dubai will not only celebrate our athletes but also the progress we’ve made together as a global boxing family.”
IBA looks forward to welcoming all members and partners in Dubai this December for what promises to be a defining celebration of unity, excellence, and the enduring spirit of boxing.
The following are the 48 African countries which have already registered for the IBA Congress:
1. Algeria
2. Morocco
3. Libya
4. Sierra Leone
5. Ivory Coast
6. Liberia
7. Cameroon
8. Ghana
9. Sudan
10. South Sudan
11. South Africa
12. Mali
13. Niger
14. Burkina Faso
15. Guinea
16. Guinea Bissau
17. Gambia
18. Senegal
19. Chad
20. Central African Republic
21. Congo
22. DR Congo
23. Gabon
24. Equatorial Guinea
25. Tanzania
26. Togo
27. Burundi
28. Uganda
29. Ethiopia
30. Kenya
31. Mozambique
32. Malawi
33. Angola
34. Zambia
35. Lesotho
36. Namibia
37. Eswatini
38. Botswana
39. Comoros
40. Seychelles
41. Mauritius
42. Zimbabwe
43. Rwanda
44. Madagascar
45. Cape Verde
46. Somalia
47. Ghana
48. Equatorial Guinea
