How Aurum Academy’s Okonkwo Won First Ever Junior ITF Title
Prosperity Ikenna Okonkwo defeated Daniel Adeleye in two straight sets to clinch his first ever Junior ITF Title in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital. The 15-year-old who was making his second appearance at a Junior ITF event final on Sunday, 9…
Billie Jean King Cup: Nigeria Crush Uganda, Set For Ghana Test On Tuesday
Nigeria’s first test at the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III qualifier ended up on a remarkable note for the tennis queens. The Nigerian trio of Oyinlomo Quadre, Divine Nweke and Adesuwa Osabuohien made light the match against…
Billie Jean King Cup: Nigeria To Face Uganda In Opening Fixture
The Nigerian female tennis team will start their 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III qualifier with an opening match against Uganda. The quartet of Oyinlomo Quadre, Toyin Asogba, Divine Nweke and Adesuwa Osabuohien are Nigeria’s representatives at the…
Player, Coach, Umpire: Mary Tenu-Michael, A Paragon Of Nigerian Tennis
Mary Tenu-Michael is (unknowingly) gradually pushing an unprecedented narrative in Nigerian tennis, and it is just out there before our eyes. The Plateau-born Kogi State indigene is proudly wearing three caps on her beautiful head – she’s a player, a…
Okonkwo Battles Adeleye For First Ever Junior ITF Title
Prosper Okonkwo is just one win away from winning his first ever Junior ITF title when he plays against Daniel Adeleye in the J30 Abuja boys’ final. The 15-year-old teenager is playing in his second ever J30 final after losing…
Billie Jean King Cup: All You Need To Know About Nigeria’s Players To Kenya
Nigeria’s players have departed the country and their respective bases for the Billie Jean King Cup event holding in Nairobi, Kenya. The quartet of Oyinlomo Quadre, Adesuwa Osabuohien, Divine Nweke and Toyin Asogba will be representing Team Nigeria at the…
J30 Abuja: I’m Very Happy – Jeremiah Benjamin Says Despite Losing Q/final Match
Jeremiah Benjamin did not feel disappointed despite failing to reach the semi final stage in his first ever appearance at an ITF competition. The Apapa Tennis Club player has been impressive all week, and deservedly reached the quarterfinal of the…
Too Strong – Nigerians Shocked By Ogunsakin’s Debut J30 Performance
Seyi Ogunsakin was clearly a delight to watch when he played his first ever Junior ITF match at the ongoing J30 Abuja event. The unseeded player with zero experience in ITF competitions, was a tough nut to crack for his…
J30 Abuja: Impressive Bright Downs Ogunjobi In First Ever Junior ITF Match
Bright Emmanuel showed why many young Nigerian players avoid coming up against her on the court in her first ever Junior ITF match. The Apapa Tennis Club player was up against Success Ogunjobi in their R16 match and made life…
Tennis Meets Data: Ayomide Promise – Winning Trophies While Chasing Green Balls
Ayomide Promise is a tennis wonder kid with great passion for the green balls. He is gradually establishing himself in tennis world with some trophies to his name. The native of Kwara State whose journey to the tennis world has…
