British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua is set to stage his long-awaited homecoming fight in Nigeria in early 2026, according to Nigerian promoter Dr. Ezekiel Adamu.

Adamu, the Chief Executive Officer of Balmoral Group and son of sports administrator Dr. Amos Adamu, disclosed that discussions with Joshua’s camp have been positive.

He revealed plans to host the bout at the 50,000-capacity Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

“Joshua has always said that before he ends his career, he wants to fight in Nigeria, and we are going to make that fight happen,” Adamu told The Punch.

“If we had an offer from Nigeria, it’s a match made in heaven.”

The proposed fight, expected in the first quarter of 2026, could see Joshua face another African opponent. Possible names under consideration include France’s Tony Yoka, Congo’s Martin Bakole, and former WBC champion Deontay Wilder, who also has Nigerian roots.

Adamu dismissed rumours linking Ghana as a possible host for Joshua’s African debut, insisting that Nigeria is the rightful destination. “Joshua is Nigerian. Nigeria is the biggest market. It’s a no-brainer for him to fight here,” he said.

Born in Watford, England, Joshua spent part of his childhood in Nigeria and proudly carries a tattoo of the country’s map on his shoulder.

Adamu expressed confidence that Nigeria has the infrastructure and market to become a global hub for boxing. He pointed to the upcoming “Chaos in the Ring” event in Lagos on October 1 as a glimpse of what is possible.

Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has previously floated the idea of an African fight. But Adamu’s project appears to be the most concrete plan yet. If successful, the 2026 showdown would mark a historic milestone for African boxing and open doors for more high-profile contests on the continent.