Namibia’s rising boxing star, Tryagain “The Issue” Ndevelo, is determined to make a mark in the elite boxing scene by targeting a gold medal at the upcoming AFBC African Boxing Championships in Kinshasa, DR Congo, from October 16 to 26, 2024. The 25-year-old boxer, who has enjoyed success at the youth level, aims to cement his place among Africa’s top fighters.

Ndevelo first made waves internationally in 2016 when he won a silver medal at the Region 5 Youth Games in Angola. The following year, he continued to impress with a bronze medal at the Youth Commonwealth Games in the Bahamas, where he delivered knockout victories in the early rounds. Despite this early promise, success in the elite category has been elusive for Ndevelo.

Having competed in major tournaments such as the Commonwealth Games and African Games, Ndevelo has faced tough competition but has yet to secure a breakthrough medal. His notable achievements include three consecutive gold medals in the Five Nations tournament (2021-2023), but he remains hungry for greater success at the continental level.

Ndevelo is determined to make his AFBC African Boxing Championships debut count and believes he is ready to conquer the featherweight division. “I’m going to Kinshasa to win gold,” said Ndevelo. “I want my opponents to remember my name because I’ll hit them hard and put Namibia on the map.”

With the support of coach Albertus Tsamaseb and Namibia’s national team, Ndevelo is confident this is his time to shine. The AFBC African Boxing Championships, Africa’s oldest boxing tournament, will be a critical platform for him to demonstrate his growth and determination.

Ndevelo’s southpaw stance gives him an edge, as it presents challenges to orthodox fighters, further bolstering his confidence ahead of the championships.