A 7-nation Tennis event,the 2024 Davis Cup Africa Group III qualifiers have officially begun in Abuja, as declared by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh.
In his opening address, the minister highlighted the importance of tennis in Nigeria, calling it one of the nation’s strongest sports with passionate support from its citizens.
Reflecting on Nigeria’s history of producing top tennis talent, Senator Enoh emphasized the significance of the qualifiers as an opportunity for the nation to advance to the Euro Africa Group II. “I urge the athletes to seize this opportunity with both hands. I am rooting for Nigerian athletes to secure promotion to the next stage. The country is behind them, and we are hosting to win,” he stated.
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The minister also extended a warm welcome to the six participating countries, ensuring them of a successful and hospitable tournament.
The President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Dayo Akindoju, welcomed all participants, assuring them of Nigeria’s hospitality throughout the event. He praised the minister for his dedication, noting the significance of his presence at the opening ceremony for the sport.
Former President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Sani Ndanusa, also attended the opening ceremony. He encouraged the athletes to strive for the promotion spot and praised their performances so far. “I am highly impressed with what I have seen so far. I believe Nigeria can come out on top, but the players must work hard and not take anything for granted,” he concluded.
The tournament is set to be a significant event for Nigerian tennis, with the nation hoping to secure a promotion and continue its legacy of producing top-tier tennis players.
