Edo 2020 Badminton: Team Lagos’ Opeyeri, Olufia Cruise To Q/Finals

Team Lagos had qualified for the quarter finals of the Badminton Team event in the ongoing Edo 2020 National Sports Festival in Benin City.

The duo of Anuoluapo Opeyeri and Godwin Olufia in the First Round game defeated Team Ekiti (2-0).

In the Second Round Team Lagos defeated Team Ogun (2-0). Matches were played on Sunday.

The Team qualified to the quarter finals to play with the winners between Team Edo and Team FCT.

Speaking with Anuolowapo Opeyori after the game with Team Ogun , he said the ambition of Team Lagos in the Badminton Team event is to win gold medal.

“We have been training for the National Sports Festival before the postponements. Not withstanding the postponement several times, we are focused and we believe that victory is sure for us.

“We believe in the efficacy of prayer and since we have worked hard, we pray that God would crown our efforts,” he said.