Nigeria’s Bolaji, Nnanna Reach Finals at Africa Para Badminton Championships

Posted : 13 October 2025

Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji and Chigozie Nnanna advanced to the finals of the Africa Para Badminton Championships in Umuahia.

Nigeria’s dominance at the Africa Para Badminton Championships continued as several players, including Paralympic bronze medallist Eniola Bolaji, advanced to the finals of the ongoing event at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, Abia State.

Bolaji, ranked World No. 2 in the SL3 category by the Para World Badminton Federation (PWBF), cruised into the women’s singles final after defeating Cameroon’s Danyele Mouafo 2–0 (21–4, 21–0) in Saturday’s semi-final.

The tournament, which began on October 7, will conclude on October 12.

In the mixed doubles SL/SU5 event, Bolaji teamed up with Chigozie Nnanna to defeat Prince Mamvumvu-Kidila (DR Congo) and Makeu Mouafo (Cameroon) 2–0 (21–14, 21–8), securing a place in the final.

Both Bolaji and Nnanna recently captured gold medals at the First Abia Para Badminton International Tournament, held at the same venue between September 30 and October 5.

Nnanna, who is ranked No. 1 in Africa in the SL4 class, also booked his spot in the men’s singles final after beating Kenya’s Benson Mutiso 2–0 (21–5, 21–13).

Nigeria’s James Akpan joined the list of finalists after outclassing Cameroon’s Etienne Bidjoka 2–0 (21–5, 21–5) in the men’s singles SL4, while Ifeanacho Ohaeri defeated compatriot Okechukwu Ibeabuchi 2–0 (21–8, 21–8) in the men’s wheelchair 2 event.

Other Nigerians advancing to the finals include Chukwuemeka Eze, Chinyere Okoro, and Gift Chukwuemeka.

In other semi-final matches, Egypt’s Shaimaa Abdellatif defeated Irene Nkwa (Cameroon) 2–0 (21–12, 21–17) in the women’s wheelchair 2 category, while Mohammed Ahmed (Egypt) beat Nigeria’s Nmeribe Okpulor 2–0 (21–4, 21–1) in the men’s wheelchair 1.

Nigeria’s Victor Ozurumba lost 0–2 (15–21, 6–21) to Mohammed Faraq (Egypt), while Tunisia’s Rima Abdelli and Omar Dakhi defeated Emadeldin Adel (Egypt) and Mahoutin Nouatin (Benin Republic) 2–1 (21–18, 18–21, 21–18).

In the men’s singles SU5 event, Prince Mamvumvu-Kidila (DR Congo) beat Caleb Omolo (Kenya) 2–0 (21–11, 21–9).

Over 150 athletes from 12 countries are competing in 19 events at the championships. Participating nations include Benin Republic, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, DR Congo, Egypt, Mauritius, Mozambique, Kenya, Rwanda, Tunisia, Zimbabwe, and host nation Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Bolaji, Nnanna Reach Finals at Africa Para Badminton Championships

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