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VEMP National Open Tennis championship reaches Semifinals in Abuja
The VEMP National Open Tennis Championship has reached its semifinals stage in the men’s and women’s singles categories at the National Tennis Centre, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Thursday.
The men’s singles semifinals will feature four top players, with Canice Abua facing off against Daniel Adeleye and Lucky Danjuma taking on Uche Oparaji.
The competition has seen thrilling matches, with top players advancing to the next round.
Canice Abua vs. Daniel Adeleye:
Abua’s impressive form continued as he defeated Yahaya Sani-Inabo 6-0, 3-6, 6-3 in the quarterfinals.
Abua had started his campaign with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Abubakar Yusuf in the round of 32 and then beat Michael Chima 6-1, 6-3 in the round of 16.
Adeleye, on the other hand, had begun his campaign with a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Basit Ajao in the round of 32.
He then won 6-3, 6-3 over Joseph Jimoh in the round of 16 and 6-2, 6-1 over Mubarak Ganiyu in the quarter finals.
Lucky Danjuma vs. Uche Oparaji:
Danjuma’s 6-2, 2-1 (Rtd) win over Mevi Irimiya in the quarter final sealed his spot in the semifinals.
Danjuma had started his campaign with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Oche Adehi in the round of 32 and then won 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 over Paul Egena in the round of 16.
Oparaji, on the other hand, had beaten Ezekiel Azi 6-2, 6-0 in the round of 16 and then won 6-3, 6-2 over Michael Emmanuel in the quarterfinals.
Women’s Singles Semifinalists:
The women’s singles semifinals will feature four top players, with Khadijat Mohammed facing off against Mary Udofa and Nenrot Suwa taking on Omolayo Bamidele.
Khadijat Mohammed vs. Mary Udofa:
Mohammed’s impressive form continued as she defeated Success Ogunjobi 6-4, 6-3 in the quarter finals .
Mohammed had started her campaign with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Jesutoyosi Adeusi in the round of 32 and then beat Loveth Ogah 6-2, 6-2 in the round of 16.
Nenrot Suwa vs. Omolayo Bamidele:
Suwa’s 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 win over Bamidele in the quarter finals sealed her spot in the semifinals.
Suwa had started her campaign with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Destiny Tomizayi in the round of 32 and then beat Stella Udokwelu 6-0, 6-1 in the round of 16.
The semifinals matches are set to take place on Friday, promising more exciting tennis action.
The tournament, which commenced on July 4, will conclude on July 12, featuring men’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s singles, and women’s doubles categories.
With 192 players participating, the competition is fierce, and the stakes are high.
Who will emerge victorious in the men’s and women’s singles categories?
As these talented players take to the court on Friday.
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Football Fever Hits Abuja as Montage FM 99.7 Launches Maiden Community Tournament November 18
Joel Ajayi
In its determination to foster unity among communities across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), identify and promote raw football talent, encourage physical fitness and discipline, and tackle youth restiveness, Montage FM 99.7 Abuja has unveiled plans for the Maiden Edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament.
The highly anticipated grassroots competition, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is set to kick off on November 18, 2025, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The tournament will feature 24 teams, with four teams representing each Area Council, competing for a cash prize of over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
However, grand finale scheduled for December 7, 2025, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, where the top four teams will battle for first, second, and third place honors.
Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Cordinator of the Tournament Mr. Raphael Ekpang, described the tournament as a significant initiative aimed at using sports as a tool for unity, youth engagement, and talent discovery across the FCT.
According to him, I am honored to stand before you today to announce the upcoming Montage FCT Community Football Tournament a dynamic grassroots inter-community football competition that promises to unite communities and discover hidden talent across the six Area Councils in the FCT,” Ekpang said.
“This tournament is more than just football; it is a celebration of community spirit and youth empowerment. Our long-term goal is to expand beyond football to include other sports like basketball and athletics in future editions.”
Ekpang further noted that registration and awareness campaigns are currently underway across the six Area Councils, urging interested teams and individuals to participate.
“We are grateful for the support of our sponsors and partners who share our vision of promoting sports development and community engagement within the FCT. We also call on other organizations and individuals to join this noble cause,” he added.
The organizers emphasized that the Montage Community Football Tournament aligns with Montage FM 99.7’s mission to promote peace, unity, and positive engagement among youths while strengthening its brand presence as a youth-driven, community-focused platform.
They encouraged the public to follow updates and live coverage of the tournament through Montage FM 99.7 Abuja and its social media platforms
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