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Davnotch National Open: Lucky Danjuma Advances to Round of 16 After Gritty Win

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1 year ago

July 15, 2025

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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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman

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9 hours ago

November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.

NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.

Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.

In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.

Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.

He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.

Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.

The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.

He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.

Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.

He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.

The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.

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