Yakubu Suleiman

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameYakubu•Suleiman
Used nameYakubu•Suleiman
Born26 July 1964
NOC Nigeria

Biography

Yakubu Suleiman was a Nigerian professional tennis player who achieved a career-best singles ranking of #510 in the world in December 1984, and a doubles ranking of #527 in the world, also in December 1984. Suleiman played on Nigeria’s Davis Cup team from 1990 to 1999. He competed in the singles at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics when tennis was a demonstration sport, losing in the first round to Simon Youl.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Summer Olympics Tennis NGR Yakubu Suleiman
Singles, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) =17