Africa Open Combat 4: Ivorian Kickboxing Confirms Its Rise on the African Stage

At the fourth edition of Africa Open Combat, Ivorian athletes won nine out of eleven fights against opponents from Senegal, Benin, Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This performance demonstrates the technical, physical, and tactical progress of Ivorian kickboxing, driven by the Ivorian Kickboxing Federation (FIKB-DA), clubs, coaches, and private promoters like ESEM-GROUP. Victories by Lingani Nafissatou and Maimouna Ouattara highlight the rise of women's kickboxing. Hosting such events boosts Ivory Coast's attractiveness and provides fighters with high-level competition opportunities at home.