ADVERTISEMENT
  • Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Monday, September 15, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
    • All
    • Athletics
    • Basketball
    • Boxing
    • Esports
    • Football
    • Olympics
    • Paralympics
    • Tennis

    Tobi Amusan Cruises To Women’s 100m Hurdles Final At Tokyo World Championships

    U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Head For 12-day Camping In Chile

    2026 WC Qualifiers: NFF To Decide Chelle’s Future, Says NSC Chair Dikko

    2026 WC Qualifier: Panic In South Africa As FIFA Sanctions Equatorial Guinea Over Ineligible Player

  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
    • All
    • Athletics
    • Basketball
    • Boxing
    • Esports
    • Football
    • Olympics
    • Paralympics
    • Tennis

    Tobi Amusan Cruises To Women’s 100m Hurdles Final At Tokyo World Championships

    U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Head For 12-day Camping In Chile

    2026 WC Qualifiers: NFF To Decide Chelle’s Future, Says NSC Chair Dikko

    2026 WC Qualifier: Panic In South Africa As FIFA Sanctions Equatorial Guinea Over Ineligible Player

  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Dambe: AWFC ‘King Of Warriors’ Championship Holds Saturday In Abuja

by Jerry Emmanson
2 years ago
in Sport
dambe
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

Leading global promoter of a local boxing, Dambe, The African Warriors Fighting Championship (AWFC), has announced its first-ever ‘King of Warriors.’

Advertisement

The championship in partnership with Stake.com is scheduled to take place October 14, 2023 at Heritage Africa Village Square (Bear Hub) in Abuja.

AWFC Founder, Maxwell Kalu in a chat with newsmen said “King of Warriors is a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of Dambe and a platform for African athletes to shine.

He revealed that the event will showcase how AWFC is working to elevate the sport of Dambe and take it to new audiences both at home and abroad.

“AWFC aims to preserves and promotes the ancient African martial art of Dambe and the broader fighting traditions of the continent. Through events like the King of Warriors, AWFC provides a digital platform for African athletes to showcase their talent and heritage by producing fight content and managing a national network of talented athletes.”

Related News

Tobi Amusan Cruises To Women’s 100m Hurdles Final At Tokyo World Championships

29 minutes ago

U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Head For 12-day Camping In Chile

31 minutes ago

On his part, Chief Marketing Officer for Stake.com, Akhil Sarin said, “We can’t wait for the first-ever King of Warriors event this weekend. Our aim for this partnership was to shine a light on Dambe, and we hope everyone tuning into the sport for the first time enjoys a fantastic spectacle.”

According to the organisers, The King of Warriors event will showcase eight (8) thrilling fights featuring champions and promising prospects, adding that featured athletes have been drawn from across Nigeria and will be fighting to represent the three Dambe houses of Kudawa (Kudu), Arewa (Jamus), and Gurumada.

The headline fight will pit Dambe champions Bahagon Yesanda and Shagon Agantsara against each other. Other matches on the night include: Coronavirus VS Dan Daba Auta Bahagon Ali Kawoji VS Garkuwar Bahagon YasandaAutan Danbunza VS Dogon Baura Dogon Messi VS Yar MageDogon Gurumada VS Shagon Isah KasaDan Ali Bata Isarka VS Bahagon Mai BulalaShagon Yellow VS IleleIn Dambe matches.

As a rule in the fight, athletes are permitted to strike with one hand which is wrapped tightly in a knotted cord and known as “the spear”. The other hand is used defensively and is known as “the shield”. Athletes can also kick with both legs.

AWFC Dambe matches are contested over three rounds, and victory is secured by knocking out an opponent or causing his hand, knee, or back to touch the ground. Dating back hundreds of years, Dambe is a form of traditional boxing native to Northern Nigeria. The sport emerged as warriors trained for warfare before evolving into a pastime where young men competed to prove their bravery.

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

Tags: Dambe
SendShare10176Tweet6360Share

Other News Updates

Sport

Tobi Amusan Cruises To Women’s 100m Hurdles Final At Tokyo World Championships

2025/09/15
Sport

U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Head For 12-day Camping In Chile

2025/09/15
Sport

2026 WC Qualifiers: NFF To Decide Chelle’s Future, Says NSC Chair Dikko

2025/09/15
Football

2026 WC Qualifier: Panic In South Africa As FIFA Sanctions Equatorial Guinea Over Ineligible Player

2025/09/15
Sport

Alfred Pulls Out Of Tokyo 200m With Hamstring Strain

2025/09/15
Sport

Teams Set To Storm Lagos For Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League Finals

2025/09/15
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest In Kogi

Federal Government Begins Selection Process For New Permanent Secretaries

Schneider Electric Unveils All-in-one Electrical Safety, Connectivity Product

Tobi Amusan Cruises To Women’s 100m Hurdles Final At Tokyo World Championships

Court Declines Hearing Of Kanu’s Motion Seeking Transfer From DSS To Hospital

U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Head For 12-day Camping In Chile

Nathaniel Clinches Victory In Tokyo, Advances To Men’s 400m Hurdles Semifinals

Bandits Kill Village Head In Plateau

Alaafin Has Not Appointed Chief Imam For Oyo — Palace

2026 WC Qualifiers: NFF To Decide Chelle’s Future, Says NSC Chair Dikko

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.