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BFN President Orbih Declares Kwara Ready Following Inspection of Renovated Indoor Sports Hall
… Governor AbdulRazaq for commitment to sports development
President Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih has declared Kwara State fully prepared to host national and international events following his inspection of the newly renovated Indoor Sports Hall in Ilorin on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Orbih made the declaration after a guided tour of the facility by the Director of Sports, Kwara State Sports Commission, Alhaji Ibrahim Bako; the Technical Director of Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Mallam Tunde Kazeem, former Commissioner for sports, Hammed Adio amongst others.
He described the Indoor Sports Hall as one of the best rehabilitated sports facilities in the country and competes with any facility in the world.
Orbih noted that it meets the basic requirements for hosting top-level badminton and other indoor sporting competitions.
According to the BFN President, the renovation reflects the Kwara State Government’s commitment to sports development and positions the state as a viable destination for major sporting events.
“What we have seen here today is impressive. The hall is well renovated, spacious, and fit for competitions. From what I have seen, Kwara State is ready to host national and even international events,” Orbih stated.
Speaking during the visit, the Director of Sports, Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Ibrahim Bako, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to sports development.
He pledged continuous support for sports federations and assured that the government would sustain the maintenance and effective utilisation of the facility.
Bako explained that the renovation of the Indoor Sports Hall is part of the broader agenda of the state government to revive sports infrastructure and provide a conducive environment for athletes to train and compete.
Also present during the inspection, former international athlete and sports administrator, Hameed Adio, commended the Kwara State Government for investing in sports infrastructure.
He described the renovated hall as a major boost to sports development in the state and a clear demonstration of purposeful leadership.
Adio urged sports federations across the country to visit the facility and take advantage of its standard for competitions, training camps, and development programmes.
“This facility is something to be proud of. I commend the Kwara State Government for this laudable initiative. I encourage other sports federations to come, inspect, and utilise this hall. It is good for sports and good for Kwara,” he said.
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Davis Cup 2026: Nigeria Set to Host Uzbekistan in World Group II Play-Off Clash
Team Nigeria will take on Uzbekistan in the World Group II Playoffs of the 2026 Davis Cup, scheduled for 7–8 February at the historic Lagos Lawn Tennis Club 1895, Lagos being by the International Tennis Federation.
The Nigerian team, made up of Adeleye Daniel, Emmanuel Michael, Bulus Christopher, Abua Canice, and Alafia Ayeni, will compete in both the men’s singles and doubles events as they seek a historic victory on home soil.
Nigeria secured the playoff berth following a convincing outing at the African Group III tournament in Zimbabwe, where they finished among the top teams alongside Namibia and Senegal.
Their impressive performance earned them promotion and a place in the highly competitive World Group II Playoffs.
Following Nigeria’s qualification, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) officially confirmed Nigeria’s hosting rights, giving the country the advantage of playing before a home crowd in Lagos.
A win against Uzbekistan would see Team Nigeria advance to World Group II, and potentially World Group I, bringing them closer to the elite stage of global tennis and the possibility of featuring at the Davis Cup World Finals.
Reacting to the development, President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Victor Ochei, expressed confidence in both the team’s readiness and the country’s capacity to host a successful tournament.
“We are optimistic that Nigeria will not only host a successful Davis Cup playoff but will also overcome Uzbekistan and return the country to the global spotlight in tennis,” Ochei said.
The NTF president also commended the Lagos State Government, the National Sports Commission, and members of the Local Organising Committee for ensuring that all logistics and facilities are in place ahead of the tie.
The Davis Cup playoff is expected to draw significant attention from tennis enthusiasts and sports fans across the country as Nigeria looks to make a strong statement on the international stage.
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