U-12 AJC: Ogunsakin, Amasiani Blow Zimbabwe Away In Solid Opener
Seyi Ogunsakin and Chukwudubem Amasiani were at their outstanding best in Nigeria’s first match at the ongoing U-12 African Junior Championships in Morocco. Nigeria is in Group II of the competition alongside Zimbabwe, Morocco, Namibia, Equatorial Guinea and Libya, and…
Asaba Grand Hotel Tennis Courts: A Death Trap In The Making (Photos)
When former President Olusegun Obasanjo commissioned the Grand Hotels, Asaba, Delta State in 2002, it was certainly a one-of-a-kind edifice in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria. Such was its beauty that the then President called it “a catalyst of…
Akinrinade: Youngest Male Player At National Youth Games ‘Birthed’ By Covid-19
The sheer joy of participating at a major event like the National Youth Games was enough for nine-year-old Samuel Akinrinade, the youngest tennis player at the competition. The National Youth Games, is a multi-sporting event organized by the Federal Government…
National Youth Games: Team FCT Tops Medal Haul For Tennis (Table)
The all-conquering Team FCT has emerged as the winner of the tennis events at the National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. The boys from Nigeria’s Federal Capital won a total of three medals – two gold one silver –…
Quzeem Kushimo: Down But Not Out – Story Of Youngster Deprived By NIN
While all his colleagues were on the court engaging in one competition or the other, Quzeem Kushimo was looking away in sheer disappointment. The 13-year-old Ogun State player had left his State with the rest of the team to participate…
National Youth Games: Lorelay Plotting Bright’s Downfall Ahead Of Edo Vs Lagos Semis
Lorelay Holzendorf, one of the outstanding players at the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, is already plotting another big win. The Team Edo youngster who recently led team Nigeria to a top finish at the ITF/CAT U-12…
David Ekpenyong Closes Up On Top 200 In World Rankings
Amazing Nigerian tennis teenager, David Ekpenyong, is close to ranking among the top 200 players in the world. Nigeria Tennis Live checks revealed that the youngster, who was a losing finalist at the J100 event in Quebec, Canada last week,…
Zimbabwean Coach Reveals Ogunsakin’s Style That Reminds Him Of Nadal
Zimbabwean Coach Mkhululi George has shared an insight into Seun Ogunsakin and how his playing style reminds him of tennis legend Rafael Nadal. The coach who made this remark after watching the Nigerian youngster destroy his opponents in the African…
Top 10 Nigerian Junior Players In The World (Boys)
Nigerian players have shown bookmakers across the globe that with the enabling environment and appropriate resources, they can thrive, and thrive very well. Not only have these players shown their abilities on the world stage, they have done it as…
Impressive Ekpenyong Is Nigeria’s New Number One Player (FULL RANKINGS)
Gangling Nigerian teenage tennis sensation, David Ekpenyong, is Nigeria’s new number one male tennis player, Nigeria Tennis Live can report. Ekpenyong won two of the three national tournaments recently played in Abuja and was a losing finalist in the third…
