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Abuja set to host Nigeria's finest as 47th CBN Senior Tennis Championship serves off on Friday

Posted : 11 June 2026

The stage is set for another thrilling edition of Nigeria's premier tennis competition as the 47th Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Senior Tennis Championship gets underway on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Tennis Complex, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

The week-long championship, which concludes on June 20, is expected to attract some of the country's best tennis players competing across the men's and women's singles and doubles events, as well as wheelchair categories for both men and women.

Over the years, the tournament has established itself as a cornerstone of tennis development in Nigeria, serving as a launching pad for numerous athletes who have gone on to represent the country on the international stage.

Since its inception nearly five decades ago, the championship has played a pivotal role in identifying and nurturing talent, with several past participants earning national honours and featuring in major competitions such as the Davis Cup and the All-Africa Games.

The competition boasts an impressive legacy of producing outstanding stars including Sunday Maku, David Imonite, Veronica Oyibokia-Iwebema, Christy Agugbom, Sarah Adegoke, Sylvester Emmanuel, Joseph Imeh, Oyinlomo Quadri, and Marylove Edwards.

As one of the most respected tournaments on the Nigerian tennis calendar, the CBN Senior Tennis Championship continues to reinforce the apex bank's commitment to grassroots sports development, youth empowerment, and the growth of tennis across the country.

Tennis enthusiasts are expected to witness high-quality action throughout the championship as players compete for glory and the opportunity to further cement their names in Nigerian tennis history.

The highly anticipated tournament looks to provide an elite platform for athletic excellence and high-stakes competition in the nation's capital. With the country's top talents fully prepared for the week-long event, the matches are set to deliver exceptional sportsmanship and memorable moments. Stakeholders and fans remain optimistic that this edition will continue the long-standing tradition of elevating Nigerian tennis to greater heights.

 

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