Adewale Isa Tennis: About 200 Players From 20 States Gather In Lagos
The Adewale Isa Foundation Junior Tennis Championship is witnessing a massive turnout of youngsters who have gathered at the tennis section of the National Stadium, Surulere, for the fifth edition of the flagship competition.
Nearly 200 players from 20 States across the federation are already in Lagos for one of Nigeria’s biggest national junior tennis tournaments.
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All the top national juniors including Seyi Ogunsakin, Chukwudubem Amasiani Mofifunoluwa Atilola, Bright Emmanuel, Goodnews Aina, among others, are participating in the competition.
13-year-old Amasiani winner of the boys U-14 in 2023 edition has moved to the U-16 category just as Atilola who is barely 11 opted to participate in the U-14 category after winning every U-12 tournament in Nigeria.
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The organizers believe this kind of development is a clear indication of the level of growth of the players over the years as they want more talents discovered in the junior cadre of the championship.
Players will be participating in the U-12, 14 and 16 categories during the five-day championship in Lagos which also offers a US training tour to male and female winners in the U-12 category.
The Adewale Isa Foundation Junior Tennis Championship which served off on Tuesday, 13 August, 2024, will reach its climax on Saturday, 17 August, 2024.
