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Teqball: Braveheart Wins Nigeria Challenger Series Mixed Doubles
Braveheart Teqball Club, has emerged champions of the mixed doubles event in the first phase of the ongoing Nigeria Challenger Teqball Series in Abuja.
At the final played inside the Turf Arena, Central Business District of Abuja, the duo of Nwachukwu Emeka and Obi Ijeoma defeated Sylvester Gloria and Osayande Edokpolor, of N-Youth Cub 2-1 to pick the gold medal in style.
While Imo State Team made up of Adindu Chukwuemeka and Otuh Favour, picked them bronze.
In the Men’s doubles final, Oyemade Ademoye and Yahaya Akorede defeated Ikoko Ochuko and Chukwuebuka 2-1 to be crowned champions in a highly entertaining game.
Salihu Funsho and Ogunlana Joseph cruise past Nwachukwu Emeka and Nwa-Emmanuel Chiemerie 2-1 for the bronze medal.
In the men singles category, Oyemade Ademoye overpowered Emmanuel Justice in two straight-set 2-0 to be crowned champion, while Ikoko Ochuko edged Salihu Abdulrasheed 2-0 to end his campaign with a bronze medal.
The second phase actions of the teqball series would continue on Sunday at Nigerian Turkish international School in Abuja where champions will emerge.
The championship tagged ‘Abuja 2021’ which is organized by the Nigeria Teqball Federation (NIGTEQ) will see the best players selected ahead of the Teqball World Cup in November
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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta
Joel Ajayi
The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.
Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.
Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.
In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.
Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.
Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.
Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.
Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.
With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.
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