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Danjuma and Ogunjobi Shine in Latest ITF Global Rankings

Posted : 17 June 2025

Nigerian tennis stars Lucky Danjuma and Success Ogunjobi have made significant strides in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junior Rankings following their impressive performances at the J30 Abuja tournament.

Success Ogunjobi, previously Nigeria’s second-highest ranked junior player, secured back-to-back titles at the J30 Abuja, overcoming stiff competition. Her recent success propelled her to 596th position in the latest ITF global rankings released on Monday, June 16, 2025.

This leap moved her ahead of Ohunene Yakubu, the former top-ranked Nigerian junior player, making Ogunjobi the nation's leading junior female tennis talent. Her dominance on the court has placed her well ahead of her compatriots in the rankings.

Goodnews Aina also had a noteworthy tournament run, climbing 33 spots to reach 1460th in the global standings. Her performance places her among the top four Nigerian female players in the ITF junior category.

In the boys’ division, Lucky Danjuma capped off his junior career in style by winning both legs of the J30 Abuja tournament. These victories elevated him to 390th in the world, making him one of the highest-ranked Nigerian junior male players. He now sits just behind Franklin Jimoh and is closing in on Prosperity Okonkwo, who is currently ranked third among Nigerian juniors.

At 18, Danjuma is expected to transition into the senior category in 2026, having exceeded the age limit for junior competitions. His consistent performances have positioned him as a standout talent with a promising future in international tennis.

Both players' rise in the ITF rankings underscores the growing depth of talent in Nigerian tennis and the importance of local tournaments in shaping future champions.

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