Battle Of The Champions: MaryLove Clashes With Inyang In Lagos
Two of Nigeria’s youngest tennis talents, MaryLove Edwards and Gabriel Inyang, will battle each other in an exhibition match to send the female star forth to the United States of America where she will be training at the Nick Bolleteri…
WEEKEND SPECIAL: ‘You Cannot Win A Grand Slam By Playing In Nigeria’
Tennis is not a sport with so much popularity and publicity in Nigeria, especially with the challenges surrounding sponsorship of tournaments and players. Over the years, the Nigerian players who are believed to be among the best on the continent…
NCC Tennis League: Fireworks In Lagos As Weekend Action Excites Fans (UPDATE)
This weekend’s matches in the NCC League have been updated by the organisers of the competition and the initial report about the derby is no longer appropriate.Team VGC Lions will play Team Kalotari in Port Harcourt while Team Muller will…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
