Sheriff Lawal: From Studying Chemistry To Falling In Love With Tennis
Sheriff Lawal, a fresh graduate of Chemistry from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) is definitely destined for greatness in tennis. In the world of university tennis in Nigeria, one of the several talented players making a name for…
Passion And Perseverance: Guiding Youngsters Through Tennis
A Different Kind Of Game Football (or soccer) is often called the beautiful name and can be played almost anywhere with nothing more than just a simple ball and a group of your buddies. Tennis on the other hand requires…
Top 9 Players Who May Be Considered For Billie Jean King Cup
About one month from now, Nigeria’s female team will be playing in Nairobi, Kenya, to try to qualify from the Group III of the Billie Jean King Cup event. At the last outing in Kenya, the team came fifth and…
Toyin Asogba: Two Months In France; Two Tournament Finals, Four Semis
On 14 March, 2024, Toyin Asogba touched down in France alongside Elisha Olowogbile. The plan was for them to train at an academy and play tournaments. Exactly two months after, and Asogba has played to the semifinal of four tournaments…
NTF Set To Close Registration For ITF Officiating School
Nigerian tennis enthusiasts or followers who are willing to participate in the forthcoming ITF officiating school have been asked to enlist before the deadline. The Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) had issued a memo detailing steps for registration for all intending…
JUST IN! Seun Ogunsakin Moves 101 Places In New ITF Ranking
After winning the J30 event in Tunisia over the weekend, Nigeria’s Seun Ogunsakin has moved 101 spots on the latest Junior ITF Ranking released on Monday, 13 May, 2024. The former African no. 1 U-14 player won the J30 tournament…
How Coach Patrick Is Changing The Narrative At LKJ Tennis Club
Whether you call him Coachie, or Coach, it doesn’t matter, his face just brightens up, and no matter how many times you call him, Patrick Oche is ever ready to respond. This was the experience Nigeria Tennis Live correspondent had…
Seun Ogunsakin Wins First ITF Title In Tunisia, 3rd In 2024
Seun Ogunsakin has defeated Edilson Jose De Arauje Rosa from Mozambique to win his first ever Junior ITF title in Tunisia, Nigeria Tennis Live can report. The Nigerian teenage tennis sensation who is currently based in Tunisia was the tournament’s…
Every Tennis Swing Tells A Story – Real Life Experience
Every tennis swing has a story to tell. In order to stay focused on the tennis court, one must put some technicalities regarding tennis games in plan. First is to wake up your muscles, so that when you call it,…
Abiodun Orimoloye: A Helping Hand Across The ‘Gold Coast’
Those who know him closely say he is an extremely free human being who just wants the best for everyone around him. Abiodun Orimoloye is his name and this is what we know about him. Barely two years since he…
