The second session of the top (8) female invitational squash tournament continues at the Ibadan Recreation Club 1902 with more thrilling performances as the opening match feature an in form Abdulazeez Rofiat(2) who was riding on the train of her win in the first session.
Abdulazeez started strong to win the first two sets against Mistura Durosinlorun (6) forcing Durosinlorun to find her feet in the third set, but it wasn’t enough as Abdulazeez Rofiat wrapped with a (11-8), (11-6), (11-13), (12-8) earning a 3-1 going into the third session with a strong footing.
The second match of the day kept spectators bouncing as Delight Allison (5) pulled off another emphatic performance against Veronica Sunday (10). In an encounter with so much intensity through. 5 complete sets, Allison displayed a stunning performance not letting down with a (7-11), (11-5), (15-13), (6-11), (11-6) to win 3-2 and seal her second win of the tournament.
Blessing Isaac (3) showed her usual power and class in the third game and it was quick work for her against Auta Rebecca (7) in a (11-2), (11-8), (11-7), winning 3-0 and also getting her second win of the tournament.
The final game of the second session was the most anticipated match of the evening which lived up to all expectations as Busayo Olatunji (1) face off against her younger sister Jadesola Olatunji (8).
Spectators were wonderfully impressed after Jadesola won the first set to the amazement of many which had believed they’ll witness a total domination from Busayo. But, Busayo came back with usual intensity and prowess to show why she’s the current queen of the racket humbling her sister in a (12-4), (11-5), (11-5), (11-2), to end the game 3-1.
The tournament continues with the third session resuming by 4PM on the 25th of July.