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Davnotch National Open: Lucky Danjuma Advances to Round of 16 After Gritty Win
Joel Ajayi
Lucky Danjuma has booked his spot in the round of 16 at the Davnotch National Open Tennis Championship following a hard-fought win over Mathew Abamu on Monday in Abuja.
The match, played at the National Tennis Centre, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, saw Danjuma edge a tense contest 6-7(8), 6-2, 4-0 (retired), after Abamu was forced to withdraw in the third set.
Danjuma, who lost the first set in a close tiebreak, bounced back with a dominant second set and took control of the third before Abamu retired.
He will now face Musa Mohammed, who progressed after Endurance Ehigiamusoe retired at 5-1 in their encounter.
Speaking after his win, Danjuma said he remains focused on winning the title, despite the challenges ahead. “This is my second time playing in this tournament. I lost in the round of 32 the first time,” he recalled.
He attributed his first-set loss to poor officiating, which affected his concentration. “The umpire’s inconsistency distracted me, but I chose to focus in the second set and it paid off,” he said.
Danjuma also confirmed his participation in the doubles category starting tomorrow and expressed confidence in his team’s chances.
On his part, Abamu acknowledged the need to improve his stamina and endurance. “Once I build these qualities, I believe I’ll perform better and find relief on the court,” he stated.
Other Results:
Men’s Singles:
Mubarak Ganiyu def. Michael Osewa 6-4, 5-7, 1-0 (retired)
Abua Canice def. Stephen James 6-2, 6-1
Musa Mohammed def. Endurance Ehigiamusoe 5-1 (retired)
Women’s Singles (Round of 16 qualifiers):
Blessing Omotayo def. Favour Godwin 6-2, 6-1
Loveth Ogah def. Omotayo Osewa-Jatto 6-2, 6-4
Timipre Maxwell def. Destiny Tomozayi 6-4, 3-6, 6-4
Etoro Bassey def. Abosede Bamidele 6-2, 6-2
Success Ogunjobi def. Khadijat Salami 6-1, 6-1
Danjuma recently finished as runner-up at the VEMP National Open Tennis Championship on July 12, also in Abuja.
Over 200 players are participating in this year’s Davnotch National Open, which features men’s and women’s singles and doubles categories. The tournament, which began on July 12, will run until July 19.
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NVBF seeks continuous partnership with Abia Govt after successful 2025 Nat Div 1 & 2
Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) have expressed profound appreciation to the Government and people of Abia State for their outstanding support and collaboration during the successful hosting of the final phase of the 2025 National Division 1 and 2 Volleyball Leagues.
In a statement signed by Engineer Musa Nimrod, NVBF President, the federation commended Abia State for its warm hospitality and commitment to the development of sports, particularly volleyball.
Nimrod explained that the successful event was a result of the strong partnership between the federation and the state government.
He said, “The Board of Administration of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, on behalf of the entire volleyball community in the country, wishes to express profound gratitude to the Government and people of Abia State for their noble collaboration in organizing the final phase of Division 1 and 2.”
He further highlighted that Abia State is gradually becoming a hub for volleyball in Nigeria.
Nimrod attributed the growth of volleyball to the government’s investment in youth and sports development.
He emphasised the NVBF desire to sustain and strengthen this partnership to further promote volleyball and empower young athletes across the nation.
“The federation remains grateful and looks forward to a more robust and progressive partnership with the Abia State Government in the future.”
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