Rofiat Abdulazeez continued her dominance at the Prime Atlantic Squash Open, securing the Senior Women’s title for a fourth consecutive year with a commanding 3-0 victory over Monsurah Durosinlorun.
The number one-ranked player in Nigeria delivered a composed and clinical performance throughout the final to successfully defend her crown and further cement her place as Nigeria’s leading female squash player.
In the Under-19 girls’ category, Loveth Balogun emerged champion after edging Zainab Ishola 3-2 in one of the most closely contested matches of the tournament.
Following her latest triumph, Abdulazeez credited consistency, discipline and focus for helping her maintain her dominance.
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“I am delighted to defend my title. Every tournament comes with pressure, especially when you are the defending champion.
“I stayed focused on my game plan and tried not to underestimate any opponent. Winning this title again means a lot to me and motivates me to keep improving.
“I also want to commend the organisers and sponsors for creating a platform that allows players to showcase their talents,” she said.
Prime Atlantic Group Managing Director Ayo Otuyalo, represented by Marketing, Corporate and Communications Manager Tobiloba Ariyo, applauded the quality of competition throughout the tournament.
“The quality of matches we have witnessed this year has been exceptional. Every edition of the tournament seems to surpass the previous one.
“We are proud to support a competition that continues to discover talents, develop players and contribute to the growth of squash in Nigeria. The level of competitiveness and sportsmanship displayed throughout the tournament gives us confidence that the future of Nigerian squash is bright,” he said.
Chairman of the Lagos State Squash Association, Tomi Falase also praised the contributions of players, coaches, referees and sponsors, while expressing optimism about the future of the event.
“The sponsors have just told me that the fifth edition will be bigger and better because of how impressed they are.
“I must applaud all the players for their dedication and excellent performances throughout the tournament. The coaches deserve recognition for their efforts in developing these athletes, while the referees ensured fair play and professionalism.
“We are also grateful to Prime Atlantic for its unwavering support. Their commitment has been instrumental in making this tournament one of the most important squash competitions in the country,” Falase said.
The 2026 Prime Atlantic Squash Open once again demonstrated the impressive growth of women’s squash in Nigeria, with Abdulazeez extending her reign at the top and emerging talents such as Balogun and Ishola showcasing the sport’s promising future
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