Nigeria's Francis Orbih elected into Badminton World Federation Council

Nigeria's Francis Orbih elected into Badminton World Federation Council

His victory sees him join Cameroon’s Odette Assembe Engoulou as Africa’s representatives on the BWF Council, while Chipo Zumburani of Zimbabwe and Hadia ElSaid of Egypt missed out The post Nigeria’s Francis Orbih elected into Badminton World Federation Council appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Francis Orbih elected to Badminton World Federation Council

In a major boost for Nigerian sports, President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih, has been elected into the prestigious Council of the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The election took place on Saturday, April 26, during the BWF Annual General Meeting held in Xiamen, China. Orbih emerged victorious against strong contenders from other African nations, solidifying his place among the sport’s global leadership. He will…

Nigerian Defeats Other Contestants, Elected Into Badminton World Federation Council

By Victor Kanayo A Nigerian and top badminton administrator, Francis Orbih, has just been elected as a council member of the Badminton World Federation (BWF). Orbih is also the incumbent President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN). The election took place during the BWF Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Saturday, 26 April 2025, in Xiamen, China, where Orbih emerged victorious over top contenders from other African countries. He wil…

Nigeria’s Francis Orbih Elected to Badminton World Federation Council

President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih, has been elected as a council member of the Badminton World Federation (BWF). Read Also: NPFL: Champions-Elect Remo Stars FC Poised to Clinch Title on Sunday as Musa, Rabiu Down Rivers United The election took place during the BWF Annual General Meeting held on Saturday, April 26, in Xiamen, China, where Orbih triumphed over top contenders from other African countries. He wil…