New tennis champions shine at CBN tournament in Abuja
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Fresh champions have emerged at the 47th Central Bank of Nigeria Senior Tennis Championship in Abuja. Etoro Bassey, an 18-year-old debutant, made headlines by winning the women’s singles title. In the men’s singles, Abua Canice dominated to take the top prize, while doubles events also saw new winners. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso praised all participants and reaffirmed the bank’s support for youth sports development.
Match highlights
- Etoro Bassey defeated Ogunjobi Success 2-1 to win the women’s singles title in her first senior final.
- Abua Canice beat defending champion Michael Akpan Emmanuel 2-0 in the men’s singles final.
- In men’s doubles, Canice and Mohammed Musa triumphed over Emmanuel and Sylvanus Ajano.
- The women’s doubles title went to Mohammed Khadijat and Ogunjobi Success, who overcame Bassey and James Favour.
- Olayemi Cardoso, represented by Hakama Sidi Ali, commended all involved and pledged continued CBN sponsorship.
