6 African boxers to embrace Islam today

Six boxers from Central Republic of Africa have decided to embrace Islam.

According to the information received here, six Christian boxers of the Central Republic of Africa who have come to Pakistan to participate in the ongoing Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Boxing Tournament have got inspiration from Pakistani Muslims and announced to embrace Islam.

The management of the tournament has arranged a ceremony to be held in a local hotel’s mosque in Karachi on Tuesday (today). The boxers will embrace Islam at the hand of renowned Islamic scholar Mufti Naeem in the mosque after Zohr prayer.

The boxers include Yagor Gbodo, Sele Bange, Niam Bongui, NGoko, Ndarash and Bongola.

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