Algerian boxer Sid Ahmed Moussaoui won the gold medal in the +90 kg category at the African Boxing Championship held in Kenya, defeating Kenyan boxer Clinton Machinia in the final.
Moussaoui ended the bout with a referee stoppage at the beginning of the second round, adding another gold medal to Algeria's tally in this continental championship and enhancing the prominence of Algerian boxing in competitions.
With this victory, the Algerian boxing team concluded its participation in the elite African championship in Kenya, achieving a total of 10 medals, including 5 golds, 3 silvers, and 2 bronzes, confirming the presence of Algerian boxing on the African stage.
The first gold medal came from Fatiha Mansouri in the women's 51 kg category, followed by Algerian boxers continuing to secure titles with Youssef Islam Yahya winning gold in the 70 kg category after defeating Egyptian Ahmed Haikal by a split decision of 3-2, and Mustafa Abdo who triumphed in the final of the 80 kg category against Seychellois Jad Mikok by unanimous decision 5-0.
Mohamed Maoui also added a gold in the 85 kg category after defeating Angolan Moses Viquesa, while Sid Ahmed Moussaoui claimed the gold in the over 90 kg category after stopping Kenyan Clinton Machinia at the beginning of the second round.
Meanwhile, Malak Nour Aichoun earned a silver in the 54 kg category, Icharak Shaib took silver in the 60 kg category, and Jawhara Benan secured silver in the 65 kg category, while Duaa Rwaz won a bronze medal in the 57 kg category, and Hicham Lamouch earned a second bronze in the men's 60 kg category.
These results highlight the strength of Algerian boxing in continental competitions, with the overall tally from the championship reaching 10 medals, according to the reported results.
