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VEMP Tennis Open: Imeh, Musa, Marylove Zoom Into Quarterfinals
Nigerian number one, Joseph Imeh defeated Kushimo Usman 7-6, 6-3 to picked the quarterfinals ticket at the ongoing 3rd edition of the VEMP National Open Tennis Championship.
In the round of 16 match decided on Wednesday at the National Tennis Centre, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Imeh dig deep to beat stubborn Usman. Also Nigerian number 5, Musa Muhammed edged highly rated Attah Isaac 6-4, 6-3 to reach the last eight.
Junior international, Wilson Igbinovia outlasted Philip Sunday 6-4, 5-0 rtd to set up a quarterfinal clash with Chima Michael while old war horse Henry Atseye overpowered Osewa Micheal 6-1, 3-0 rtd.
Promising star Oparaoji Uche humbled Adehi Oche 6-4, 6-3 in the keenly contested encounter.
In the female category, Dala Hard Court champion, Edward Marylove thrashed Okhinaye Destiny 6-1, 6-1 to cruise into the quarterfinal in grand style.
Aiyegbusi Aanu also continue her title chase with a victory over Omotayo Blessing in 6-0, 6-0.
Action returns on Thursday with mouthwatering quarterfinal matches at the national Tennis Centre in Abuja.
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Lawal Delivers Another Brilliant Performance in Europe
After displaying great form for Istra 1961against Vukovar in the score draw encounter in the elite league few days ago in Croatia, Salim Fago Lawal has continued to enjoy rave of the moment status in the Eastern European nation.
On Wednesday, Lawal was on the scores sheet for Istra in the 75th minute against Kurilovec, but it was only for consolation, as Istra crashed out of Croatian cup in round 16.
It was a masterpiece display from the former Flying Eagles striker, whose work rate has shown great development after joining Istra from modest Nigerian clubside in 2023.
He has scored three goals and two assists, totally five – goal contribution as a striker so far this season.
Interestingly, two other Flying Eagles players, Israel Ayuma and Charles Agada, who are also former players of Mavlon FC, featured in the game and they gave good account of themselves.
Sadly, it was not the day of victory on the pitch for the three former players of Mavlon FC of Lagos.
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