Morocco Defeat Won’t Derail Nigeria’s Tennis Reforms – Ochei
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) says Nigeria’s 4-0 Davis Cup defeat to Morocco will not overshadow the country’s progress on the international stage, with President Victor Ochei vowing to deepen ongoing reforms. Nigeria’s campaign in the Davis Cup World Group II ended at the Railway Club courts in Rabat on Sunday, after […]
Nigeria Women Earn Historic Billie Jean King Cup Promotion
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s women’s tennis team has secured a historic promotion to the Billie Jean King Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group II after defeating hosts Botswana 2-1 in a thrilling promotional play-off in Gaborone. The Nigerian side laid the foundation for victory through the impressive Success Ogunjobi, who continued her outstanding form with a commanding […]
Nigeria Beat Namibia 3-0 at Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria continued their impressive run at the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III qualifiers in Botswana with a commanding 3-0 victory over Namibia on Tuesday, making it two wins from two in the competition. Team Nigeria, represented by Success Ogunjobi, Oyinlomo Quadre and Khadijat Mohammed, dominated the tie from start […]
Ogunsakin Marches Into Wimbledon Semi-finals
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Oluwaseun Peter Ogunsakin has continued his remarkable run at the 2026 Wimbledon Junior Championships, reaching the boys’ doubles semi-finals to move within one victory of a place in the title match. The 17-year-old, who is partnering Botswana’s Ntungamili Raguin, produced another composed performance as the African duo defeated the sixth-seeded pair […]
DavNotch to Boost Prize Money, Player Welfare
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Managing Director of DavNotch Nigeria Limited, Emmanuel Ocheli, has announced plans to significantly increase prize money and players’ incentives in future editions of the DavNotch National Open Tennis Championship, reaffirming the company’s commitment to raising the standard of tennis in Nigeria. Speaking at a news briefing ahead of the grand finale […]
Victor Ochei Spreads Christmas Cheer, Calls for Unity and Hope
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Victor Ochei, has sent warm Christmas greetings to Deltans, Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, and the entire sporting community, with special recognition for the nation’s tennis family. In his Christmas message, Ochei described the season as a powerful reminder of enduring values […]
Davnotch National Open: Lucky Danjuma Advances to Round of 16 After Gritty Win
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Lucky Danjuma has booked his spot in the round of 16 at the Davnotch National Open Tennis Championship following a hard-fought win over Mathew Abamu on Monday in Abuja. The match, played at the National Tennis Centre, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, saw Danjuma edge a tense contest 6-7(8), […]
VEMP: Adeleye,Yusuf Crowned Men’s Doubles Champions
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Daniel Adeleye and Abubakar Yusuf claimed the Men’s Doubles title at the ongoing VEMP National Open Tennis Championship in Abuja, edging out the pair of Canice Abua and Musa Mohammed in a thrilling final on Friday. The match, played at the National Tennis Centre, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National […]