Sports Minister Sunday Dare hails Anuoluwapo Opeyori
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Without a coach or any accompanying official, Opeyori secured an unexpected Gold at the just concluded All Africa Individual Badminton Championships.
By Muhyideen Jimoh
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare has congratulated Nigeria’s Anuoluwapo Opeyori on his victory at the All Africa Individual Badminton Championships in Kampala, Uganda.
Opeyori on Sunday defeated homeboy Brian Kasirye of Uganda in straight sets, winning 21-14, 23-21 in a pulsating final.
He had earlier beaten the 2017 Champion Adel Hamek of Algeria in straight sets in the semifinal.
In a statement by his Special Assistant on Multimedia, Toyin Ibitoye, the Minister commended Opeyori for doing the nation proud and displaying the Nigerian spirit at the Championships.
Without a coach or any accompanying official, Opeyori secured an unexpected Gold at the just concluded All Africa Individual Badminton Championships.
It was Opeyori’s second gold medal at the event after taking the 2019 title following a win against his compatriot, Godwin Olofua in that final.
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