The Samuel Omoile Tennis Academy clinic and mini junior tournament kicked off on Monday, 17 December, 2018 at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, with no fewer than 96 kids in attendance.
Nigerian Tennis Live gathered that the event which is sponsored by Dubai-based Nigerian tennis player, Samuel Omoile, is aimed at grooming young talents in the country, and expose them to the latest tricks in the sport.
Samuel Omoile poses with some of the kids for the clinic and mini tournament in Lagos. |
Omoile, the founder of the Academy, told our correspondent that he set up the academy due to his burning passion for tennis development in the country, adding that he intends do discover fresh talents for Nigerian tennis.
The SOTA clinic/tournament is scheduled to end on Saturday, 22 December inside the tennis section of the National Stadium, where prizes will be given to the winners in all the categories.
Samuel Omoile and the kids. |
Nigerian Tennis Live will update our teeming readers with updates from the junior tournament and share pictures as well.