Nigeria’s U12 Girls’ Team Crowned ITF/CAT West African Junior Champions, Qualify For AJC

Team Nigeria’s Girls’ U-12 tennis team has been crowned champions of the ITF/CAT U-12 West African Junior Teams’ Championship, securing qualification for the Africa Junior Championships (AJC).

The team triumphed over West African rivals, including hosts Ghana, Togo, Benin, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, in a regional tournament held at the Gold Coast Tennis Club in Accra, Ghana, two weeks ago.

Nigeria’s formidable trio of Mofifunoluwa Atilola, Karina Opuene, and Mabubat Rasaki showcased exceptional teamwork, resilience, and tennis skills, winning all their matches throughout the event.

In the girls’ final, Nigeria decisively defeated hosts Ghana with a commanding 3-0 victory.

With this win, the Nigeria Girls’ Team not only secured the West African title but also booked their place at the Africa Junior Championships (AJC), where they will compete against the continent’s finest teams.

On the boys’ side, Team Nigeria delivered a commendable performance but fell short of qualification. Despite the results, the experience gained has proven invaluable, further strengthening the Federation’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of tennis champions.

The Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), in a statement released yesterday in Abuja, praised all the players for their outstanding efforts and reaffirmed its dedication to youth development, ensuring that Nigerian tennis continues to shine on the international stage.