Uganda’s nationwide boxing crew, the Bombers, made a powerful begin to their 2026 Commonwealth Video games marketing campaign after crew captain Batte Nuhu secured a commanding victory over Nigeria’s Abdulwahab Abdulramon to advance to the spherical of 16.
Batte Nuhu Celebrating his victory 📸 Nicolas Bamulanzeki
Making his Commonwealth Video games debut, Batte delivered a composed and assured efficiency, defeating the skilled Nigerian by a unanimous 5-0 determination within the males’s spherical of 32 contest. The Ugandan captain impressed all 5 judges, who scored the bout 29-26, 28-27, 29-26, 28-27, and 29-26 in his favor.
The victory was hard-earned after Batte weathered an early scare within the opening spherical earlier than taking management of the competition. Utilizing his superior attain, sharp motion and relentless aggression, the Ugandan captain dictated the tempo of the combat and persistently landed clear scoring punches.
UBF President Moses Muhangi cheering up Batte 📸 Nicolas Bamulanzeki
His tactical strategy paid dividends as he received the remaining rounds on all 5 judges’ scorecards, sealing a convincing victory that retains each his medal ambitions and Uganda’s hopes alive within the boxing competitors.
Batte’s spectacular efficiency offers an vital confidence increase for the remainder of the Bombers squad, lots of whom are but to make their Commonwealth Video games appearances.
Uganda’s marketing campaign continues on Saturday with two extra Bombers set to enter the ring. Gentle heavyweight Alfred Ojok will face Anitelea Launiu of Niue, whereas Ibrahim Khemis takes on Albert Ngulube of Zambia because the crew seems to construct on its profitable begin in Glasgow.