“IVORY COAST”, better known as “Cote d’Ivoire” and NIGERIA (West Africa), has “Joined” the great WKF Africa Family today! “WELCOME” Ivory Coast and Nigeria to the
WKF World Kickboxing Federation!

WKF Ivory Coast (West Africa) President & International Promoter Mr ISMAILA SIRIBE

Mr ISMAILA SIRIBE:
“A LEGEND IN IVORY COAST COMBAT SPORTS AND ALL WEST AFRICA”!

Meet Mr ISMAILA SIRIBE, a dedicated Martial Artist and Trainer of Ivory Coast (West Africa) Fighters, whose life has been dedicated to Mastering the Art of Combat Sports. With more than 20 years of experience in Training some of the finest Ivory Coast Fighters, his journey in Combat Sports has been a journey of dedicated Training, and Personal Growth. Throughout his accomplished Career, he’s achieved much success in various disciplines, his personal development with deep knowledge in Martial Arts. As an expert in Self Professional Combat (8th Degree Black Belt), he is fully committed to sharing his expertise to the current and upcoming next generation of fighters for years to come.

MASTERY THROUGH KNOWLEDGE and WISDOM, WITH A WILL TO FIGHT TO SURVIVE!

While Mr Siribe’s experience as a Combat Sports Trainer is very extensive, his commitment to Martial Arts goes well beyond just his physical journey. With his practical training/fighting experience and academic knowledge, Mr Siribe offers a full approach to Combat Sports Martial Arts Training for ALL in Ivory Coast (West Africa). Whether it be in the Competition Ring, the Octagon, or in a Traditional Styles Martial Arts in a Classroom, his philosophy centers around Discipline, Strategy, and Continuous Improvement. ALL West African Countries are most welcome to train and learn from him.

THE FUTURE OF COMBAT SPORTS IN IVORY COAST (WEST AFRICA). WHERE TO IN 2026?

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WKF Ivory Coast Team 2025

WKF Ivory Coast President and 8th Degree Black Belt Mr ISMAILA SIRIBE

Mr Siribe is always looking for opportunities to further expand his knowledge, collaborate with other Martial Artists and Federations, especially WKF – World Kickboxing Federation, and push the boundaries of what is possible in the global World of Combat Sports. Whether you are an individual Athlete, a Coach, or part of a Martial Arts Federation or Organization, Mr Siribe is keen to share his most personal experiences and expertise, and collaborate to elevate you to the “Next Level”!.

So, if you are ready and willing to meet Mr Ismaila Siribe, and join him in your journey at the highest level, he is inviting you to Train at his “Excellence in Combat Sports Centre” in the beautiful Country of Ivory Coast (West Africa).

WELCOME NIGERIA (AFRICA) TO THE WKF !

Meet Mr TONY CHIDI ANYICHIE, a dedicated Nigerian Promoter of some of the “Biggest” Combat Sports Events in West Africa. He opens doors for Fighters, those who have almost nothing, creating “Life Changing” experiences, his life has been dedicated to promoting and giving Nigeria Fighters that International exposure in Kickboxing, Boxing and MMA. With more than 20 years of experience in Promoting some of the finest Nigeria Fighters,

Mr TONY CHIDI ANYICHIE – WKF Nigeria President/Promoter

his journey to bring the World to Nigeria and Nigeria to the World is a “Huge” step for the growth of Combat Sports in Nigeria. Throughout his accomplished Career, he’s achieved much success in Corporate Business, his own personal development whilst living in Sweden (Europe). He is fully committed to sharing his expertise to the current and upcoming next generation of Nigerian fighters for years to come, creating great opportunities for them.

WKF Woreld CEO/President Mr ROBERT WILESMITH

On behalf of WKF (World Kickboxing Federation) Head Office in Perth WA Australia, WKF World CEO/President and Grandmaster Kru Mr Robert Wilesmith is excited and very proud to “Welcome” to the WKF West Africa Family, Mr ISMAILA SIRIBE (WKF Ivory Coast) and Mr TONY CHIDI ANYICHIE (WKF Nigeria), where they share their passion, pride, goals, experiences, and years of extensive knowledge in Martial Arts, which come together to create greatness in Self Growth, Self Defense, the Competition Ring, the Octagon Cage and beyond.

WKF Nigeria Trainer Mr Okorie Chinonso Samson

Please reach out and contact Mr ISMAILA SIRIBE (Ivory Coast) and Mr TONY CHIDI ANYICHIE (Nigeria) “TODAY”! Let’s Go West Africa – NO MORE EXCUSES!

Your journey starts when you start with these two men! They are the Combat Sports Guides of West Africa, and they will take you on the “Tour of Excellence” with WKF World Kickboxing Federation and MMA in West Africa Combat Sports.

Both WKF Ivory Coast President Mr Ismaila Siribe and WKF Nigeria President Mr Tony Chidi Anyichie will be selecting both the WKF Ivory Coast and Nigeria National Teams to compete in the upcoming WKF World Amateur Championships in mid October 2026. Let’s start getting ready Ivory Coast, Nigeria and all West Africa. No more excuses. Stay tuned for more details!.