Badminton Championship: Opeyori Retains African Title

The highlight of the event was Anuoluwapo Opeyori’s outstanding performance, as he clinched his fifth African title and the third consecutive one.

Anuoluwapo’s remarkable journey began with his victory at the All Africa Senior Championships Men’s Singles title in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in 2019.

Since then, he has consistently showcased his dominance, winning titles in various competitions across the continent.

Despite Nigeria’s male team narrowly losing to Algeria in the team event finals, settling for a silver medal, the women’s team secured a valuable bronze after a competitive run in the semifinals against the Ugandan Women’s team.

In the Individual event, Anuoluwapo Opeyori emerged victorious, defeating Mauritian Georges Julien Paul in a thrilling final match.

His exceptional skills and determination led him to secure the coveted Men’s Singles crown for the third consecutive time, marking his fifth African title.

Additionally, Nigeria’s doubles teams displayed commendable performances. The pair of Yunusa Momoh Godwin Olofua clinched the silver medal in the Men’s Doubles event, while Dorcas Ajoke Adesokan and Sofiyat Obanishola secured a bronze medal in the Women’s Doubles event.

In the Mixed Doubles event, Aliyu Alhaji Shehu and Deborah Ukeh-Divine secured the bronze medal, contributing to Nigeria’s impressive medal tally.

Looking ahead, the Badminton Federation of Nigeria is gearing up for the upcoming All Africa Games in Ghana from the 3rd to 10th March 2024, with plans to resume preparations promptly to maintain Nigeria’s stellar performance in badminton events.