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Nduka Odizor, Rolake Olagbegi Storm Nigeria For Tennis Clinic

Nigerian tennis legends, Nduka Odizor and Rolake Olagbegi will be in Akure, the Ondo state capital, for a tennis clinic, Naija Tennis Special can report.The US-based former Nigerian tennis stars are expected to drill some tennis players on the latest…

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REVEALED: How MaryLove Was Selected For Best Sports Personality Award

Facts have emerged on why MaryLove Edwards was conferred with the Best Sports Personality Award by Nigerian Child Award (NICA).The Nigerian tennis prodigy was adjudged Nigeria’s best in her category during a grand ceremony held at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki,…

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We Will Revive Wheelchair Tennis In Nigeria – NTF President

Nigeria’s status as the number one country in wheelchair tennis on the continent will soon be restored, Naija Tennis Special can authoritatively report.Some years ago, Wasiu Yusuf from Nigeria, was adjudged the number one wheelchair tennis player in Nigeria and…

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CONGRATS! MaryLove Bags Sports Personality Of The Year Award (Photos)

Nigeria’s talented tennis youngster, MaryLove Edwards, has received the Sports Personality of the Year award, Naija Tennis Special has gathered.The young lady who is said to be on her way to a tennis academy in the United States was decorated…

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NCC Tennis League: Michael Upsets Atseye As Offikwu Downs Team Techvibe

The NCC Tennis League returned at the weekend with some very emotional games, especially for debuting Team Tech Vibe.The Jos-based team, who were playing their first match in the competition, bowed to the superior firepower of defending champions, Team Offikwu…

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NCC Tennis League: Marylove Plays Farewell Match Ahead Of America Trip

Nigeria’s prodigious junior tennis talent, Marylove Edwards, will be playing what effectively will be her farewell match in Nigeria in the NCC Tennis League tie between Lagos based Team CBN Features and Team Ndoma- Egba of Abuja taking place at…

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WEEKEND SPECIAL: How Nigerian Players Can Be Better Than Americans

Abdul Idi is a former junior champion in Nigeria who won the 1985 boys singles at the 5th National sports festival in Kwara.During his hey days, he also won the boys singles & doubles event at the 1987 ITF in…

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Wehdone Sir! Nigeria’s Coach Abel Bags PTR Tester Certification (Photo)

Coach Abel Ubiebi of the ACES Tennis Academy is now officially a tester with the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), Naija Tennis Special can authoritatively report.Breaking this goodnews to our correspondent a few days ago, the widely traveled and talented coach…

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Amazing: TMC Partners With America’s Venus Williams To Bring EleVen To Nigeria

Venus Williams’ renowned active wear brand, EleVen By Venus Williams, is collaborating with leading West Africa-based creative talent agency, Temple Management Company to expand its retail business to the continent. Founded in 2012 by the American-born global tennis icon, EleVen…

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NCC Tennis League: Team Techvibe Vows To Shock Holders Offikwu

Debuting Team Techvibe has vowed to repeat the unprecedented feat of Team Offikwu at the 2016 edition of the ongoing NCC Tennis League.Team Offikwu, led by Nigeria’s number one player, Sylvester Emmanuel, won the league in 2016 in what many…