Nigeria, Feb. 17 -- Nigeria's Anuoluwapo Opeyori has cemented his dominance in African badminton by securing his fifth consecutive gold medal at the All-Africa Senior Badminton Championships.

Opeyori, on Sunday in Cameroon, delivered a commanding performance in the men's singles final, defeating Egypt's Adham Hatem in straight sets, 21-7, 23-21, to extend his reign as Africa's top badminton player.

Ranked world No. 114, Opeyori showcased his resilience and skill throughout the tournament.

In the semi-finals, he overcame Morocco's Driss Bourroum (world No. 225) with a 21-18, 21-17 victory, setting up his title clash against Hatem in Cameroon.

With this latest triumph, Opeyori has solidified his status as the undisputed king of African ...