Wheelchair Tennis Champion, Andrea Usoh, others applaud CBN
The women’s Singles defending Champion of the 47th edition of Central Bank of Nigeria Senior Tennis tournament Andrea Usoh has commended the CBN for including Wheelchair tennis in the Championship.
Speaking in Abuja on Sunday 14 June 2026 immediately after her morning training, the Edo state athlete described the CBN action as excellent and incomparable when it comes to youth inclusivity in our present day society and advised other relevant agencies to emulate the good gestures of the apex Bank by involving the physically challenged in any programme they are doing, without any atom of sentiment, segregation or discrimination and concluded that such is the way to go in this modern era.
She described the physically challenged as the less privileged in the society that needs to be encouraged and given every needed support to excel in whatever they are doing.
As the defending champion, Andrea Usoh said she is in Abuja to defend the CBN title she won two years ago irrespective of the opposition.
“I know that all eyes are on this my title, and God being on my side, I will surely emerge victorious and back with my hard earned title”
” My reign as Nigeria Champion has just started and will continue by the special grace of God Almighty and I am never in a hurry to relinquish the crown now
“So all those eyeing my title and plotting to dethrone me are jokers for now. They should please wait for their turn because, it is absolutely
a no no for me.
Also eyeing podium finish in this year’s 47th CBN finals is Miss. Vivian Ozurumba. who believes, she can re-enact those magic wands that gave her silver medal in the past. Speaking with our reporter, Ozurumba said,
” I’m back and back for good. I want to surpass my last record; my silver winning record by getting to the final and possibly win the title. I don’t see anybody stopping this my renewed hope ambition’
Meanwhile, action will commence on monday being 15 June, 2026 in the mem’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles and men’s and women”s wheelchair categories
respectfully.
