By: Sports Hunter South Sudan
Uganda’s Kibirige Arafat has secured a bronze medal at the 2026 African Boxing Championship after suffering a semifinal defeat to Angola’s Moses Chiangulula.
Arafat’s loss ended his hopes of reaching the final, with the Ugandan settling for a place on the podium at the continental competition.
Chiangulula, meanwhile, progressed to the final following his victory over the Ugandan boxer, moving one step closer to the championship title.
Despite missing out on the gold-medal bout, Arafat leaves the tournament with bronze, adding to Uganda’s medal hopes at the African championships.
The result marks the end of Arafat’s campaign in the competition, while attention now turns to the final as the remaining contenders battle for continental honours.
