CBN OPEN: Is Abdulmumin Babalola Nigeria’s Federer?
Call him Monaco, and he’ll smile subtly. No doubts, Abdulmumin Babalola is an ageless tennis player who brings class to the game of tennis in Nigeria. This gargantuan player has bounced back more times than any player on the Nigerian…
CBN Open: Gabriel Inyang Cruises In Qualifiers, Targets More Wins
Lagos-based Gabriel Inyang proved to be a handful for his opponent at the opening match in the qualifying round of the ongoing Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Open. The youngster was a thorn in the flesh of his opponent, Sodiq…
CBN Open: Why Serena Teluwo May Shine In Abuja
The time may have finally come for Serena Teluwo to show the world how much of a talent she is. Not many know what she can do on her day. For many years, the teenager has had to battle injuries…
CBN Open: Sarah Adegoke, Serena, Phillips Get Wild Card (Full List)
Sarah Adegoke tops the list of Nigerian players who have a wild card to play at this year’s Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Tennis Championship. Nigeria Tennis Live can authoritatively report that the former Nigerian number one female tennis player…
CBN Open: NTF President Confirms Prize Money Increase For 1st-3rd Round
Engr. Ifedayo Akindoju, the President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), has announced an increase in prize money for the first, second and third rounds of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Open. The NTF President made this disclosure after…
Exclusive: Kaduna State Gov To Sponsor New Tennis Tournament
Nigeria Tennis Live has exclusively gathered that Mallam Nasir el-Rufai will be sponsoring a new tennis tournament in Kaduna in 2020. The tournament will serve as a major source of competition for Nigerian players, especially those in the north. This…
Kaduna Junior Tennis: Organizers Secure Partnership With Dutch Academy
Organizers of the Kaduna Clay Court National Junior Tennis Championship have secured a partnership with a Dutch Academy, Nigeria Tennis Live can report. Former national junior champion, Joel Adi, is sponsoring the junior competition, in a bid to restore the…
CBN Open: Why Abayomi Phillips Is A Player To Watch Out For
For the past few years, one name has remained consistent in national junior tennis competitions. The name is Abayomi Phillips. There’s hardly any tournament that passes without him making his mark, no matter how little? His rise to national prominence…
Can Joseph Imeh Finally Win The CBN Open This Year?
For the past five years or more, one of the most prominent names in Nigerian tennis is Joseph Imeh. He has been one of the most outstanding players in the country. In 2017, he played in the finals of the…
Players To Watch Out For Ahead Of CBN Open Serve Off
Tennis followers in Nigeria will be shifting their focus, this week, to Abuja where the 42nd edition of the annual Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Open will serve off. The competition which has produced great players who have done great…
