Badminton

Year in Review: The birth of a new era in Nigerian Badminton and the highs of 2024

The year 2024 will be etched in the annals of Nigerian badminton history as a watershed moment marked by historic achievements and impressive performances on the continental and global stages. The players, lovers, faithfuls, enthusiasts, and other stakeholders will be filled with excitement when they reflect on the year, and Afrosport helps review the biggest moments in badminton in 2024. African Championships in Egypt The...

Exclusive: Badminton star Opeyori honoured to be Team Nigeria’s captain at Paris 2024

by Ibikunle Salako

29 July 2024

Many success stories have risen from the world of sports, some on the international scene and others domestic, but only a few can be as inspiring as the story of Nigeria and Africa’s No. 1 men’s badminton player, Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori. The 27-year-old star, who is currently at the top of his game and ranked 104 in the world, has risen from the struggles of his...

Olympics: Nigeria’s Opeyori secures historic qualification for badminton event

by Taiye Taiwo

12 May 2024

Africa’s badminton champion, Anuoluwapo Opeyori has secured a ticket for the men’s singles badminton event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) confirmed Opeyori’s qualification after his participation in various qualifying championships. The announcement that was made over the weekend made the four-time African champion the first Nigerian player to qualify for back-to-back men’s singles event at the Olympics. Opeyori won gold...

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Year in Review: The birth of a new era in Nigerian Badminton and the highs of 2024

Exclusive: Badminton star Opeyori honoured to be Team Nigeria’s captain at Paris 2024

Olympics: Nigeria’s Opeyori secures historic qualification for badminton event

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