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Team Nigeria Tennis Set for African Youth Games Showdown in Angola
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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NSC Reaffirms Support for Ofili, Urges Return to National Team
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has restated its commitment to Nigerian sprint sensation, Favour Ofili, following the decision by World Athletics to deny her request for a transfer of allegiance.
Responding to press questions, the Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, emphasized that Nigeria remains fully supportive of Ofili and is eager to welcome her back into the Nigeria national team fold.
“She’s our daughter. We love her so much and I’ve always said we must speak to her to come home. I am urging Ofili and those close to her that home is waiting for her.”
“Don’t be dejected or angry. Know that we love you and we still want you back. We promise you all the support that you require to shine at the Olympics in two years’ time,” Hon. Olopade added.
The NSC recognizes the complexities athletes face in making career decisions and reiterates its commitment to fostering a supportive and enabling environment where talents like Ofili can excel at the highest level.
The Commission further underscored the importance of sustained collaboration with sports federations and key stakeholders to ensure that Nigerian athletes receive the resources, welfare, and institutional backing needed to succeed on the global stage.
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