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Emmanuel, Adesuwa Crowned Champions of 46th CBN Tennis Tournament in Abuja
By Joel Ajayi
Michael Emmanuel and Adesuwa Osabuohien emerged champions in the men’s and women’s singles categories respectively at the 46th edition of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Senior Open Tennis Championship, held at the National Stadium Tennis Complex, Abuja.
In the men’s singles final, Emmanuel delivered a commanding performance to defeat Ikenna Okonkwo in a thrilling 2-1
He clinched the title with a 7-6, 3-6, 6-2 victory, showcasing resilience and tactical brilliance.
On the women’s side, Adesuwa Osabuohien came from behind to defeat Emmanuel Essien 2-1 in a rain-interrupted final.
After dropping the first set, Osabuohien rallied to win 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 and claim the coveted title.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, the President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Ifeadayo Akindoju, applauded the Central Bank of Nigeria for its steadfast commitment to the development of tennis in Nigeria over the past decades.
“CBN has been a strong pillar for tennis growth in this country,” Akindoju said. “This tournament continues to provide a vital platform for our athletes to grow and compete at the highest level.”
The 46th edition of the CBN Tennis Championship once again affirmed its status as one of Nigeria’s premier sporting events, drawing top talents and reinforcing the importance of long-term investment in grassroots and elite tennis development.
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Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30
Cyril Ogar
Registration for the 2026 edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament will close on Friday, October 30, organisers have announced.
The tournament coordinator, Mr Raphael Ekpang, disclosed this on Thursday, urging interested teams across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take advantage of the remaining days to register.
Ekpang said registration had been ongoing since Monday, encouraging eligible teams to complete the process before the deadline.
The tournament, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is scheduled to kick off on November 3, 2026, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The grand finale will hold on December 5, 2026, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki Area 10, Abuja, where the top four teams will compete for first-, second- and third-place honours.
A total of 48 teams will participate in the competition, with eight teams representing each of the six Area Councils.
The participating teams will compete for cash prizes worth over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
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