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Sani-Inabo Breaks New Ground, Reaches Round of 16 at VEMP National Open Tennis Championship
Joel Ajayi
Yahaya Sani-Inabo advanced to the Round of 16 for the first time at the ongoing VEMP National Open Tennis Championship after a hard-fought victory over Matthew Abamu on Monday in Abuja.
The match, held at the National Tennis Centre, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, saw Sani-Inabo win 6-2, 6-7, 3-0 (retired) in the men’s singles Round of 32.
He started strong, taking the first set 6-2, but Abamu battled back to snatch the second set 7-6 after a tense tiebreak. However, Sani-Inabo regained momentum in the third set before Abamu retired at 3-0, handing him the win.
Sani-Inabo will next face either Endurance Ehiegiamusoe or Ayomiposi Agboola in the next round.
Reacting to his victory, Sani-Inabo said, “It wasn’t easy, but I thank God. I just want to stay focused and take it one match at a time.”
Abamu, who is more known for his doubles performance, admitted it was a tough loss. “I’ve beaten Sani-Inabo before, so I expected a similar result. But credit to him, he played well,” he said.
In other matches:
Lucky Danjuma beat Adehi Ochei 6-3, 6-4
Abua Canice defeated Yusuf Abubakar 6-2, 6-4
Mohammed Musa outclassed Oluwaseyi Ogunsakin 6-2, 6-0.
In the women’s category, Bassey Etoro defeated Emmanuella Kelvin-Bebe 6-1, 6-2 to reach the Round of 16.
The tournament, which runs from July 4–12, features 192 players competing in men’s and women’s singles and doubles categories.
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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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