DR Congo boxers win eight African titles
Congolese women secured all eight of their final matches at the amateur boxing championship held in Kinshasa.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has excelled at the amateur boxing Championship of Africa, hosted in Kinshasa from October 19 to November 1, 2026. Congolese female boxers achieved a perfect record, winning all eight of their finals. Several Congolese male boxers also secured continental titles.
Sulamite Tshimwanga won the over 81 kg category, while Déborah Boisabu defeated Zambia's Catherine Mwape in the 52-54 kg division. Ruth Yamfu beat Cameroon's Paule Alliance in the 54-57 kg category. Bénédicte Diyoka earned her second African title in the 45-48 kg final against Bénie Ndoudi of Congo-Brazzaville. Munga Zalia Modestie also claimed the 57-60 kg title after previous silver and bronze medals.
Merveille Mbalayi, Monique Bampala, and Jorbelle Malewu also contributed to the medal haul, defeating opponents from Senegal and Cameroon. In the men's finals, Kolongo Gloire beat Cape Verde's David Daniel Pina in the 51-54 kg category, and Beny Njibu Njibu won the 60-63.5 kg title against Cape Verde's Kevin Admolson.
Why it mattersCongolese boxers, both men and women, have won multiple titles at the continental championship held in their capital city.