NTF President Ochei Reaffirms Commitment To Nigerian Tennis

President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Victor Ochei, has reiterated his commitment to transforming Nigerian tennis through sustained reforms, increased competitions and strategic investments aimed at producing players capable of excelling on the global stage.

Ochei made the pledge during the grand finale of the sixth edition of the DAVNOTCH National Open Tennis Championship, held at the newly renamed Ifedayo Akindoju Tennis Courts of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

He said the federation, in partnership with private sector stakeholders, such as DAVNOTCH Nigeria Limited, would continue expanding the domestic tournament calendar to provide more ranking opportunities and expose Nigerian players to quality competition.

Commending the standard of play throughout the championship, Ochei described the performances as evidence of the country’s rich tennis talent. 

He urged players to remain disciplined, focused and committed to excellence, assuring them that the federation would continue implementing reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s tennis ecosystem.

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The men’s singles final delivered one of the tournament’s biggest moments as Abubakar Yusuf rallied from a set down to defeat Nigeria’s top-ranked player, Canice Abua, 3-6, 4-6, 6-1, to claim the championship title.

In the women’s singles final, defending champion Success Ogunjobi mounted a spirited comeback to retain her crown, defeating Nigeria’s women’s number one, Itoro Bassey, 3-6, 7-5, 6-1.

Andrea Usoh emerged champion in the women’s wheelchair singles category, adding another impressive performance to a  tournament that showcased the depth of talent across different divisions.

In a major boost for the competition, the Managing Director of DAVNOTCH Nigeria Limited announced an increase in the tournament’s prize money. 

The men’s singles champion received ₦1 million, while the women’s singles winner earned ₦800,000, reflecting the company’s growing investment in the development of tennis in Nigeria.

The managing director praised the players’ determination, discipline and sportsmanship throughout the six-day tournament and reaffirmed DAVNOTCH Nigeria Limited’s long-term commitment to discovering and nurturing tennis talents.

Organised by DAVNOTCH Nigeria Limited in partnership with the Nigeria Tennis Federation, the championship once again highlighted the importance of public-private collaboration in promoting sports development and creating opportunities for Nigerian players to compete and succeed at higher levels.