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47th CBN National Open Begins in Abuja as NTF Boss Celebrates Successful ITF J30 Championship
Joel Ajayi
The 47th edition of the CBN National Open Tennis Championship has commenced in Abuja, with preliminary matches already underway at the tennis courts of Package B, Moshood Abiola National Stadium.
The Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) confirmed that the main draw of the prestigious tournament will begin on Monday, featuring competitions in men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles, as well as wheelchair tennis for both male and female categories.
Top Nigerian players, including defending men’s singles champion Emmanuel Michael and reigning women’s singles champion Adesuwa Osabuohien, are expected to compete for national honours and aim to retain their titles.
The tournament follows closely after the successful conclusion of the ITF J30 Junior Circuit held in Abuja, which attracted young players from 14 countries and further boosted Nigeria’s profile in international tennis.
NTF President Victor Ochei commended stakeholders for their contributions to the success of the junior tournament, particularly praising the National Sports Commission under Chairman Shehu Dikko and Director-General Bukola Olopade for their continued support for tennis development.
Ochei noted that the federation remains committed to sustaining the standards set during the ITF J30 event while ensuring that the CBN National Open continues to serve as a platform for nurturing emerging talents and strengthening the country’s tennis ecosystem.
He expressed optimism that ongoing developmental programmes would enhance opportunities for Nigerian players to compete effectively at both national and international levels.
The recently concluded ITF J30 tournament featured participants from countries including Nigeria, the United States, Great Britain, China, Canada, Cameroon, India, France, and others. Nigeria’s Success Ogunjobi emerged winner of the girls’ singles, while China’s Chui Hengzhi claimed the boys’ title.
With momentum from the junior circuit, expectations are high that the CBN National Open will further consolidate Nigeria’s growing reputation as a hub for tennis development in Africa.
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11 Days to AACT 2026: Munir Tijjani Assures of Nigeria’s Readiness, Government Support
Joel Ajayi
With 11 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), the championship consultant, Munir Tijjani, has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparedness to host the continental women’s golf championship, citing the support of government agencies and key stakeholders.
Tijjani said preparations were progressing with the cooperation of relevant institutions and stakeholders, expressing optimism that Nigeria would deliver a successful championship that showcases the country’s organisational capacity and hospitality to participating African nations.
He noted that the support received from government agencies and other partners had been important to the preparations, helping to strengthen coordination and the arrangements required to welcome teams from across the continent.
The AACT consultant also assured participating countries and golfers that the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja would be open for the championship, expressing confidence in the venue’s readiness to host the competition.
The assurance comes as preparations enter their final phase ahead of the tournament, which will bring together women golfers representing their countries in a contest for continental honours.
For Nigeria, hosting the championship offers an opportunity to promote women’s golf, strengthen sporting relationships across Africa and showcase the country as a destination for international sporting events.
Nigeria will host the All Africa Challenge Trophy for the third time, following the 1996 edition at Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos and the 2010 championship at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
The 2026 tournament is scheduled for November 2 to 7 at the Abuja golf course, with about 30 African countries expected to participate.
Under the slogan “Uniting Africa through the greens,” the championship aims to bring African nations together through women’s golf while creating opportunities for cultural exchange, tourism and broader continental cooperation.
With 11 days remaining, the Local Organising Committee and its partners are intensifying final preparations to ensure Nigeria welcomes Africa for a memorable championship.
11 DAYS TO GO.
AACT 2026: UNITING AFRICA THROUGH THE GREENS.
AFRICA IS COMING TO ABUJA.
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