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Nigeria Tennis Federation Rolls Out 3-Week National Championship Schedule
The Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) has announced a robust calendar of activities as it gears up to host three major national tennis open championships in July 2025. The program, which promises high-level competition and talent discovery, will span three weeks and bring together the country’s top players at the Tennis Centre of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
According to the schedule released by the NTF, the events will unfold as follows:
VEMP National Tennis Open Championship – July 4 to 12, 2025
Davnotch National Tennis Open Championship – July 14 to 19, 2025
CBN National Tennis Open Championship – July 21 to 29, 2025
The Federation noted that preparations are in top gear to ensure a smooth and competitive tournament series, which is expected to feature players from across the country battling for prestige, rankings, and prize money.
President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Engr. Ifedayo Akindoju, expressed optimism about the growing momentum in Nigerian tennis, stating that the tournaments are not only part of efforts to keep players active but also a platform to scout and groom talents for future international engagements.
“These championships are crucial to our mission of building a stronger tennis culture in Nigeria. They give our players consistent opportunities to compete and improve, while also showcasing the progress of the sport in the country,” Akindoju said.
All matches will be hosted at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, with fans expected to witness thrilling tennis action across the three-week stretch.
The NTF has also assured that logistics and facilities will meet international standards, with proper officiating, medical support, and COVID-19 safety measures where applicable.
As excitement builds, stakeholders across Nigeria’s tennis community are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting July for the sport.
Sports
AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
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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