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Jeremiah, Sani-Inabo Pair Storm into VEMP Doubles Quarterfinals
Joel Ajayi
The duo of Benjamin Jeremiah and Yahaya Sani-Inabo advanced to the men’s doubles quarterfinals of the ongoing VEMP National Open Tennis Championship on Tuesday in Abuja.
Playing at Court 4 of the National Tennis Centre, Package B, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, the pair edged past John David and Godgift Timibra with a hard-fought 6-4, 7-6(5) win in the round of 16.
The first set remained level at 2-2 until Jeremiah and Sani-Inabo broke serve to take a 6-4 lead. The second set went down to the wire, finishing 6-6 before the duo clinched the tiebreak 7-6(5), securing their place in the last eight.
Next up, they will face the in-form duo of Daniel Adeleye and Abubakar Yusuf, who comfortably dispatched Endurance Ehiegiamusoe and Saidu Sani-Inabo 6-1, 6-2.
Speaking after the match, Benjamin Jeremiah expressed delight with the outcome:“The game was fine, it went well, and we’re happy with the win. This is my first time playing in this specific doubles competition, although I’ve competed in senior events before. Unfortunately, I didn’t progress far in the singles, getting knocked out in the qualifying rounds,” he said.
His partner, Yahaya Sani-Inabo, also appreciated the tough win:“I thank God for the victory. It wasn’t easy, but we made it through. I’m taking things one match at a time and staying focused. I’m also looking forward to my next singles match against Endurance Ehiegiamusoe and hoping for another win,” he added.
In other doubles matches:
Daniel Adeleye/Abubakar Yusuf defeated Endurance Ehiegiamusoe/Saidu Sani-Inabo 6-1, 6-2.
Lucky Danjuma/Mubarak Ganiyu beat Ezekiel Azi/Dahiru Mohammed 6-1, 4-1 (Retired).
Canice Abua/Musa Mohammed eased past Terry Akuchu/Charles Uwandu 6-1, 6-1.
In a thrilling match, Mathew Abamu/Emmanuel Michael edged Chima Michael/Ikechukwu Iloputa 6-0, 6-7(4), 10-7 to reach the quarterfinals.
The VEMP National Open Tennis Championship features 192 players across men’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s singles, and women’s doubles.
The tournament, which began on July 4, is scheduled to end on July 12.
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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
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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