MUST READ! How Nigerian Tennis Regained ‘Life’ (I)
Nigerian tennis players have over the years, cut a frustrated figure off and on the courts.The reason is not far fetched, they have been ‘starved’ of quality and consistent tournaments in the country and are often expected to perform as…
Olawepo Bags Recognition Award In Dubai
Bolaji Olawepo (right), poses with Novak Djokovic, world’s number one male tennis player Bolaji Olawepo, one of Nigeria’s coaches at the Clarke Francis Tennis Academy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has been recognized for his contribution to tennis in the…
Nigeria’s Termena To Train Cameroonian Coaches, Players
Frank Termena, Nigeria’s International Tennis Federation ITF-certified coach, will this week, embark on a Development Fund Programme in Cameroon, which will see him train wheelchair tennis coaches and players alike in the West African country. In a chat with Naija…
ITF-Certified Umpires For NCC Tennis League
No fewer than 10 International Tennis Federation, ITF certified coaches will be officiating during the 30-week long Nigeria Communications Commission, NCC Tennis League, Naija Tennis Special can authoritatively report. According to information made available to our correspondent by the International…
Oyinlomo Shines As Nigeria Wins ITF/CAT C’ship With 7 Gold Medals
In another clear display of dominance in West and Central African junior tennis, team Nigeria to the recently concluded ITF/CAT junior tournament defeat her counterparts to emerge champions of the event.The Abel Ubiebi-tutored side returned with a total of seven…
Abuja Futures: Organisers Set Deadline For Wild Card Slots
Moses Michael, (second left) holding his winner’s trophy which he got after winning the Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis Championship at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan, Lagos Organisers of the Tombim Abuja ITF Futures 1 & 2 have set a…
ITA Releases NCC League Fixtures
The International Tennis Academy, ITA, organisers of the inaugural Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC Tennis League, has released the team list and order of play to the media.According to the information made available to Naija Tennis Special by Godwin Kienka, Director…
Team Kalotari Will Win NCC Tennis Cup, Sylvester Emmanuel Boasts
Nigeria’s teenage tennis sensation, Sylvester Emmanuel, has lauded the sponsors of the NCC Tennis Cup, stating that his Kalotari team will win the competition.The 2014 Ikoyi Masters winner, told Naija Tennis Special from his United States base, where he is…
Germany, Spain, Brazil, Others Set For N3.3m Abuja Futures
Naija Tennis Special can authoritatively report that a new international tournament which will attract foreign players will hold in Abuja from 27 April- 10 May, 2015.According to information made available to our correspondent by the Tournament Director, Barr. Ikani Agabi,…
AJTC: Nigeria’s Osewa Set For ITF Scholarship
Nigeria’s return of a bronze medal at the recent African Junior Tennis Championship, AJTC in Tunisia, may have earned Michael Osewa, one of Nigeria’s shining stars, an ITF Scholarship, Naija Tennis Special can report.National junior tennis coach, who spoke with…
