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Davis Cup: Nigeria’s Team Departs for Morocco Battle
Nigeria’s Lawn Tennis team departed in the early hours of Monday, September 14, 2026, for Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Davis Cup World Group II crunch clash scheduled for September 19-20 at the Union Sportive des Cheminots de Tennis du Maroc.
The tie promises fireworks as Team Nigeria seeks to break a jinx that has seen them lose all four previous meetings against Morocco. Flying aboard Royal Air Maroc, the players are determined to fly the green-white-green high in what promises to be a mouthwatering championship encounter.
The squad has spent the last three weeks in an intensive training camp, sharpening their game and building team chemistry ahead of the crucial tie. The mission is clear, secure a historic win and advance to the Davis Cup World Group I.
The players making the trip are Daniel Adeleye, Canice Abua, Michael Emmanuel, and Yusuf Abubakar. They will be led by Head Coach Benson Ishicheli.
Adding firepower to the team, rising star Oluwaseun Ogunsakin is expected to link up with the squad in Morocco. Ogunsakin, who recently featured in Grand Slam tournaments at Roland Garros and the US Open, will complete the five-man lineup flying Nigeria’s colors.
Nigeria earned this spot for the first in 30-years after a gritty victory over Uzbekistan in February, setting up this fierce encounter against North African rivals Morocco.
Pride, history and promotion are all on the line. Team Nigeria will be aiming to turn the tables and write a new chapter in the Davis Cup rivalry. The winner of the Morocco vs Nigeria tie will book a place in the Davis Cup World Group I.
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Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race
Joel Ajayi
Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.
Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.
The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.
The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.
“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.
The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.
Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.
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