Namibia will host the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) Africa Championships later this year where Nigeria will be slugging it with other countries.
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Namibia will host the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation Africa Championships later this year where Nigeria will be slugging it with other countries.President Henry George and Technical Director Victor Akhimien spoke with reporters in Lagos on Monday highlighting future plans, and the ultimate goal of making it to the
“We have done a lot of work and will do more, training, dedicating; coaches, training of coaches,” Mr Akhimien said. The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation is actively lobbying for Olympic recognition, and Nigeria is well-positioned based on established criteria.
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