The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Adeyinka Adeboye, has praised the Nigeria Badminton Team for their outstanding performance at the All African Senior Championship in Cameroon. The team secured a third-place finish in the overall medal table, winning one gold and two bronze medals at the prestigious continental event.
“I am absolutely thrilled with the team’s performance, which is a testament to their hard work, resilience, and determination,” Adeboye said. “They have done Nigeria proud, and we look forward to seeing them soar to even greater heights in the future. The President’s commitment to grassroots sports development is yielding dividends, and we are excited about the prospects for Nigerian badminton.”
A special highlight of the championship was Anuoluwapo Opeyori’s historic achievement, as he clinched his fifth consecutive gold medal in the Men’s Singles event. Opeyori continued his dominance on the African stage, defeating Egypt’s Adam Hatem in the final to solidify his reputation as Africa’s best badminton player.
“Opeyori’s remarkable achievement is a shining example of what can be accomplished with dedication, passion, and a winning mentality,” Adeboye added. “He is an inspiration to aspiring badminton players across Nigeria, and we celebrate his success as a proud moment for Nigerian sports.”
Nigeria wrapped up the tournament with a gold in the Men’s Singles, a bronze in the Men’s Doubles, and another bronze in the Mixed Doubles. Algeria and Egypt secured the top two positions on the overall medals table.
