Nigeria’s badminton star Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori has secured his fifth African title after a 2-0 (21-7, 23-21) victory over Egypt’s Adham Hatem Elgamal in the men's singles final of the All-Africa Senior Badminton Championship in Douala, Cameroon on Sunday.

Opeyori displayed his dominance throughout the tournament, beginning with a solid win over Zambia’s Kalombo Mulenga in the opening round on February 10.

He then advanced past Mauritius' Georges Paul in the quarterfinals before defeating Morocco’s Driss Bourroum 2-0 in the semifinals. 

His final match against Elgamal saw the Nigerian star replicating his experience, composure, and technical brilliance, as he took the first set convincingly at 21-7 before edging a tense second set 23-21 to seal the gold medal.

The victory extends Opeyori’s reign as Africa’s best, adding another gold medal to his collection after first winning the continental title in 2019. 

The two-time Olympian went on to claim consecutive championships from 2022 to 2025, further solidifying his status as the most successful Nigerian badminton player of his generation.