Taraba just produced a badminton prodigy heading straight for continental glory in Botswana. This hype surrounds Blessing Isaac from Karim Lamido, who secured her spot representing Nigeria at the 2026 All-Africa Senior Badminton Championship. She snagged this roster placement after dominating local circuits and bagging gold during the NUGA Games in Jos. Officials gathered at Jolly Nyame Stadium in Jalingo to hype her up before she joins the national camp.
George Haruna Shitta from the Taraba State Sports Commission handed her cash and gear while praising her discipline. He promised that the government would back her journey completely. Chindo Audu of the Veterans Badminton Club urged the athlete to stay laser-focused on bringing home wins. Polycarp Stephen Adi also gave props to local leadership for investing in sports development.
Isaac thanked her mentors who helped her level up since she started playing back around 2014. The player vowed to crush it on that African stage and make the nation proud.
George Haruna Shitta from the Taraba State Sports Commission handed her cash and gear while praising her discipline. He promised that the government would back her journey completely. Chindo Audu of the Veterans Badminton Club urged the athlete to stay laser-focused on bringing home wins. Polycarp Stephen Adi also gave props to local leadership for investing in sports development.
Isaac thanked her mentors who helped her level up since she started playing back around 2014. The player vowed to crush it on that African stage and make the nation proud.
