Wimbledon: Emeka Achusiogu, Last Man To Officiate On Court 19
Emeka Achusiogu, a UK-based white badge Nigerian Umpire, is the last man to officiate on the now rested Court 19 at Wimbledon. In 2016, Achusiogu called time on a match on Court 19 at Wimbledon, a historic moment in the…
Players, Umpires Pay Last Respect To Adenekan In Abuja, Abeokuta
The Nigerian tennis fraternity on Wednesday and Friday, 3 & 5 March, paid their last respects to Mr. ‘Lanre Adenekan, a tennis umpire who recently died after a brief illness. Nigeria Tennis Live had reported that the Air Force Officer…
He Was Humble: Players, Coaches, Umpires Eulogize Late Adenekan
Nigerian players, coaches and umpires have reacted to the shocking and sudden demise of Mr. Lanre Adenekan, one of Nigeria’s top tennis umpires. Nigeria Tennis Live had reported the demise of the Umpire who was confirmed dead over the weekend,…
Revealed: How Nigerian Umpire Died After Brief Illness
The Nigerian tennis fraternity woke up to the shocking report of the demise of one of the country’s Umpires, Mr. ‘Lanre Adenekan, which happened over the weekend. Nigeria Tennis Live confirmed that Mr. Adenekan, described as an easy going gentleman,…
50 Officials Expected For The Nigeria Tennis Umpires Association AGM In Asaba
All is set for the commencement of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigeria Tennis Umpires Association holding in Asaba, the Delta State Capital. Information reaching our correspondent is that about 30 officials are already in Asaba for the…
Nigerian Female Umpires Shine At First Ever ITF ‘Advantage All’ Seminar In South Africa
Nigerian female umpires were among the attendees at the first ever ‘Advantage All’ seminar organised by the officiating department of the International Tennis Federation (ITF). Nigeria Tennis Live gathered that the event was organised in a bid to create more…
