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Team Nigeria Tennis Set for African Youth Games Showdown in Angola

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11 months ago

December 9, 2025

Team Nigeria Tennis Departs For African Youth Games in Angola

Joel Ajayi Team Nigeria Tennis is set for action at the 2025 African Youth Games scheduled to hold in Luanda, Angola, from December 10 to 20, 2025.

The contingent, comprising four junior players and a coach, successfully concluded their training camp in Abuja and will depart alongside other Team Nigeria athletes for the continental multisport event.

The players representing Nigeria include: Goodnews Aina (Girl), Khadijat Mohammed (Girl), Oluwaseun Ogunsakin (Boy) Ikenna Prosper Okonkwo (Boy) and Akinwumi Ogunsakin (Coach)
President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, extended his best wishes to the young athletes, expressing confidence in their ability to deliver podium finishes and serve as worthy ambassadors of the country.

Ochei charged the team to maintain professionalism, discipline, and the winning mentality Nigeria is known for. He also commended the leadership of the National Sports Commission for providing the necessary logistics and welfare support to enhance the athletes’ performance at the Games.

Team Nigeria Tennis will compete against some of the continent’s finest youth talents as they aim to make the nation proud in Luanda.

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YellowGreens Thrash The Gambia by 160 Runs in Dominant Display

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1 day ago

October 21, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Selim Salau’s century and a breathtaking late assault from Isaac Okpe powered Nigeria to a dominant opening victory at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Abuja.

Nigeria’s senior men’s national cricket team, the YellowGreens, made a resounding start to their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C campaign, defeating The Gambia by 160 runs at the NCF Oval 2 in Abuja on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

After winning the toss and electing to bat, Nigeria produced a formidable total of 262 for one in their allotted 20 overs, setting The Gambia a daunting target of 263 runs.

The innings was anchored by an outstanding century from Selim Salau, who remained unbeaten on 105 off 58 deliveries, striking 12 fours and three sixes. Isaac Danladi provided excellent support with an impressive 86 off 48 balls, including seven fours and four sixes, as the pair laid the foundation for Nigeria’s commanding total.

Isaac Okpe then delivered a sensational finishing assault, smashing an unbeaten 56 off just 16 deliveries, with three fours and six sixes. His remarkable strike rate of 350.00 propelled Nigeria beyond the 260-run mark and put the hosts firmly in control.

The Gambia faced an uphill battle in their chase and were eventually bowled out for 102 in 17.2 overs, handing Nigeria a comprehensive 160-run victory.

The result marked an emphatic opening statement from the YellowGreens as they began their campaign on home soil with an impressive all-round performance.

The victory also provides Nigeria with valuable momentum in a six-team competition featuring hosts Nigeria, The Gambia, Uganda, Zambia, Lesotho and Mozambique. With the teams competing in a round-robin format, the top two sides will progress to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final in 2027.

Nigeria will look to build on this commanding start as the YellowGreens continue their pursuit of one of the two available qualification places, with their next fixture against Zambia scheduled for Wednesday, 21 October, at the NCF Oval 1 in Abuja.

Final Score

Nigeria: 262/1 (20 overs)

The Gambia: 102 all out (17.2 overs)

Result: Nigeria won by 160 runs.

Key Performers

Selim Salau — 105 not out off 58 balls

Isaac Danladi — 86 off 48 balls

Isaac Okpe — 56 not out off 16 balls
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