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Jeremiah, Sani-Inabo Pair Storm into VEMP Doubles Quarterfinals

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1 year ago

July 9, 2025

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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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja

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23 hours ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.

In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.

Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.

The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.

As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.

The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.

The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.

With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.

Africa is coming to Abuja.

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