African Warriors Fighting Championship and DAZN Unite to Launch Dambe World Series in Abuja on 28th of June

The African Warriors Fighting Championship (AWFC), the premier promoter of Dambe boxing, has announced the launch of the Dambe World Series, set to debut at the Velodrome, Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, on Saturday, June 28 at 6pm. This milestone event also marks the beginning of AWFC’s groundbreaking broadcast partnership with DAZN, making it the first time ever that Dambe, Nigeria’s most celebrated traditional sport, will be showcased on the world’s leading sports streaming platform.

The Dambe World Series will feature Nigeria’s top fighters from the three traditional Dambe houses—Arewa (Jamus), Kudawa (Kudu), and Gurumada—competing for dominance. Fighters will compete not only for victory on the night but also to secure spots in upcoming Dambe World Series events, which will see Nigeria’s finest Dambe fighters take on international opponents.

Full Fight Card:

Main Event: ⁠Dogon Isiya (Gurumada) Vs Dogon Karkarna — Heavyweight

Dan Bichi (Arewa) Vs Shagon Nadada(Gurumada) Middleweight

⁠Bahagon Shagon Yellow (Gurumada) vs Shagon Boka (Kudu) Lightweight

⁠Shamaki Bahagon Yansenda (Arewa) Vs Sangwam (Gurumada) Middleweight

⁠Bahagon Alikawoji (Gurumada) Vs Siloka (Arewa) Middleweight

⁠Dan Gudu Ajiora (Gurumada) Vs Corona (Kudu) Middleweight

Dogon Sisco (Kudu) Vs Dan Yalon Tula(Arewa) Middleweight

Shaike (Arewa) Vs Dogon Aisha(Gurumada) Middleweight

Shagon Labaran (Gurumada) Vs Bahagon Alin Tarara (Arewa) Middleweight

In addition to the thrilling Dambe bouts, the event will feature a special musical performance by Kold AF, a rising star and recording artist signed to Warner Music Africa.

The event is presented in partnership with DAZN and Silverbacks Holdings, a leading private investment firm focused on Africa-related companies in high-growth and underserved industries. Additional partners include:

Warner Music Africa

ChopLife Gaming

The Nigerian National Council for Arts & Culture

The Nigerian Traditional Sports Association

Omniretail

Living La Vida Lagos

Vanguard Media

Troy Media

In addition to DAZN’s global platform, fans can also catch the live action via AWFC’s official Facebook and YouTube channels: African Warriors Fighting Championship. The launch of the Dambe World Series reflects the rapid global rise of Dambe, a sport AWFC has pioneered into international consciousness with over 900 million content views and a fast-growing fanbase.

In April, AWFC first announced its groundbreaking partnership with DAZN — the global sports streaming powerhouse often dubbed the “Netflix of Sports,” with millions of subscribers in over 200 countries. This partnership puts Dambe on the world stage alongside major sporting properties such as boxing, the NFL, and the FIFA Club World Cup.

Maxwell Kalu, Founder of the African Warriors Fighting Championship, shared:

“We’re proud to bring the best of African Warriors to a global audience and launch the Dambe World Series. This event marks a transformative step in the internationalization of Dambe. I am deeply grateful to DAZN, Silverbacks, and all our partners for joining us in taking Dambe and African Warriors to the world.”

Ibrahim Sagna, Executive Chairman of Silverbacks Holdings, stated:

“We are honored to back AWFC and the Dambe World Series as it bridges tradition with modern global sports entertainment. This partnership reflects our commitment to nurturing African talent and culture on the world stage.”

Obi Asika, Director General of The National Council for Arts & Culture, added:

“Dambe is more than a sport—it is a living expression of our culture and identity. This global platform with the AWFC Dambe World Series on DAZN marks a new chapter in showcasing Nigeria’s heritage to the world, and we are proud to support this historic moment.”