Oiza and Nene Yakubu have emerged as undisputable champions at the recently held 7up All Secondary School competition held at the tennis section of the Ikoyi Club, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigerian Tennis Live can report.
According to information made available to our correspondent, the tournament was the end result of a tennis clinic held at the Ikoyi Club for which notable Nigerian junior tennis coaches, including Abel Ubiebi, was in attendance.
Oiza Yakubub receives her trophy after emerging as winner in the Girls U-16 category at the 7up All Secondary School Competition in Lagos. |
Reports say Oiza won in the U-16 category while Nene shone like millions in the U-12 girls cadre, as they both emerged winners for the umpteenth time.
This is not the first time the sisters are dominating junior tennis tournaments in Nigeria, as they have put up some of the most amazing performances in junior tennis in recent years.
Nene also picks up her trophy trophy as the U-12 champion of the 7up All Secondary School tournament in Lagos. |
Their mother who is known for her massive support for the girls, was all smiles and proudly congratulated her daughters for coming out tops again at such a big stage of tennis competitiveness.
Recall also that legendary Nigerian tennis superstar, Abdulmumin Babalola in a chat with Nigerian Tennis Live recently, hailed Oiza as a future champion to watch out for after her superb performances during the Rainoil Tennis Open Championship took the audience by storm.
Meet the winners at a glance. |
The southpaw player caused a series of upsets during the national tournament and was hailed for her high level of confidence on the court.
Nigerian Tennis Live will keep monitoring the player’s development in the sport and update our teeming readers about this budding sensation.