Kwara’s Squash Sensation, Rofiat Abdulazeez, continues her impressive reign as Nigeria’s number one female squash player, securing an outstanding three gold medals and one silver at the just-concluded National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games 2024,” in Ogun State.
Representing Kwara State with pride and passion, Rofiat, a native of Oyun Local Government Area, proved her dominance in the sport by claiming gold medals in the Singles, Doubles, and Team events, while finishing with a silver in the Mixed Doubles category.
This outstanding performance at the festival cements her place at the top of Nigeria’s squash rankings and adds to a growing list of national and international accolades.
Her recent achievements also include Yellowdot Squash Open 2024 – Runner-up, 2023/2024 World Championship Reached the Round of 16, Lagos State Squash Classics Winner, Olusegun Obasanjo National Squash Tournament Winner
Cargolux Merchant Open Silver Medal, Uganda Squash Open 2025 – Silver Medal, Vitrano Satellite Squash Championship 2025 – Gold Medal
Rofiat Abdulazeez’s performance has brought glory not only to Kwara State but to Nigeria as a whole, showcasing the depth of talent in the country’s female squash circuit.
With her eyes now set on future international championships, the Oyun-born athlete remains an inspiration to young female athletes across Nigeria.
Sports enthusiasts and stakeholders are calling for more support and sponsorship for Rofiat as she continues to fly the nation’s flag high on global squash courts.
Kwara State sports authorities have hailed her achievements and described her as a golden Ambassador of the state, and a product of consistent hard work, discipline, and dedication.
