47th CBN Senior Tennis: Michael, Abua, Khadijat, Others Cruise into S’finals

The Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja is abuzz with activity as the 47th CBN Senior Tennis Championship enters its crucial semifinal stage. Players are vying for a spot in the finals, scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026.

In the men's singles, top seed Abua Cannice faces Yusuf Abubakar, while defending champion Emmanuel Michael, seeded third, plays unseeded Jimoh Joseph. The women's singles will see top seed Mohammed Khadijat compete against Ogunjobi Success, and second seed Emmanuel Essien Bright will take on fifth seed Bassey Itoro.

Khadijat advanced by defeating Godwin Favour 2-0, with scores of 6-0, 6-1. Ogunjobi Success also secured a 2-0 victory over Udofia Mary (6-2, 6-0). In the men's wheelchair singles, Ajani Idowu defeated Odunuga Pelumi 2-1. The women's wheelchair singles defending champion, Usoh Andrea, is grouped with top seed Nwaozuzu Chituru and three other players.

Doubles semifinals are also on the agenda for today. Notable pairings in the men's doubles include John David and Jimoh Joseph, Akagha Samuel and Uwandu Charles, and Michael Emmanuel and Sylvanus Ajano. Abua Cannice and Mohammed Musa are considered top contenders. In the women's doubles, top seeds Ogunjobi Success and Mohammed Khadijat have already reached the semifinals, as have second seeds Suwa Nenrot and Omotayo Blessing. Udofia Mary and Bamidele Abosede, along with Godwin Favour and Kwange Emmanuella, also made it to the doubles semis.

Meanwhile, second seed Adeleye Daniel withdrew from the championship to compete internationally in Italy, departing Nigeria on Thursday morning.