Abua, Etoro crowned champions at CBN Senior Tennis Championship
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- Abua Cannice defeated the defending champion Michael Akpan Emmanuel to win the Men's Singles title at the CBN Senior Tennis Championship.
- Etoro Bassey, an 18-year-old, became the new Women's Singles champion by beating Ogunjobi Success.
- The Central Bank of Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to sponsoring the championship to foster youth development.
The 47th edition of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Senior Tennis Championship concluded over the weekend in Abuja, crowning new champions in both men's and women's singles.
Nigeria's top-ranked player, Abua Cannice, claimed the Men's Singles title, defeating the reigning champion Michael Akpan Emmanuel in straight sets with a score of 6-1, 6-2. In the Women's Singles, 18-year-old Etoro Bassey emerged victorious, overcoming Ogunjobi Success in a three-set match, 3-6, 6-0, 6-2.
New pairings also triumphed in the doubles events. Abua Cannice partnered with Mohammed Musa to win the men's doubles, while the women's doubles trophy went to Mohammed Khadijat and Ogunjobi Success, who defeated Etoro Bassey and James Favour. The CBN, represented by Acting Director of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, reiterated its dedication to sponsoring the championship, emphasizing its role in the overall development of Nigerian youth.
the apex bank will continue to sponsor the championship in the overall interest of the nation.
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