Rofiat Abdulazeez, Nigeria’s top-ranked female squash player, delivered a dominant performance to clinch the gold medal for Kwara State in the female singles event, defeating fellow Kwaran Isaac Blessing in an all-Kwara final held on Friday.
Abdulazeez, who has consistently shown her prowess on the national stage, proved too strong for her opponent, sealing the match in straight sets with scores of 11-6, 11-7, and 11-3. Her swift and clinical execution ensured Kwara’s grip on both gold and silver in the fiercely contested category.
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“This means everything to me,” Abdulazeez said moments after her victory. “I did this for Kwara and for every girl who dreams big. I hope this inspires others to believe in themselves, no matter where they come from.”
Blessing Isaac, who also put up an impressive showing throughout the tournament, settled for silver, adding to Kwara’s growing medal tally.
With Abdulazeez’s triumph, Kwara now boasts a total of seven medals: 2 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze. The state continues to assert its rising dominance in squash and other sporting events at the ongoing competition.
Sports analysts praised the final as a showcase of Kwara’s grassroots sports development, especially in female squash, with both finalists hailing from the same state and pushing each other to the top.
