My people, make una shine una eye! Na big wahala dey come as Nigeria prepare to host Uzbekistan for the Davis Cup World Group II tie wey go happen for Lagos on February 7-8, 2026. Dem don confirm say everything dey set, from security to logistics, so nobody go fear say dem go spoil this big match.
Victor Ochei, wey be President of Nigeria Tennis Federation, talk say this hosting na big matter, wey go show how Nigeria dey grow for global tennis. E even talk say this event na proof sey dem dey trust Nigeria to handle international events well. Na true talk that one be, my people!
The Davis Cup na the gbalaga of all men’s team tennis competitions and e dey structured like levels for video game. World Group II na where all the top nations dey fight for promotion to World Group I. So, this one go get as e be. Over two days, dey go play five rubbers – four singles and one doubles match. Make we no forget say practice courts go open from February 2, so both teams go fit warm up well.
Ochei no end there, him talk say hosting this Davis Cup go chop boost sports tourism, economic activity, and youth development. E go even make people sabi Nigeria as place wey dey ready for major international sports events, no be small!
To make everything waka well, dem don assemble 15 members for Central Planning Committee, wey Victor Hembah dey lead, dey work with ITF, National Sports Commission, Lagos State Government, security people, and the host club. Hembah emphasize say dem go need media coverage plenty to make sure sey fans go gather well. Na true! If no bina media coverage, who go sabi wetin dey happen?
As for venue readiness, Dr Adeyinka Adewusi, wey be president of Lagos Lawn Tennis Club 1895, don assure sey dem ready for action. E confidently talk say dem get some of the best tennis facilities for Africa. So, no worry about anything, their guests go enjoy secure environment, world-class courts, and the hot hospitality wey dis club dey famous for.
This briefing no just contain big men, e also gather members of the NTF board like Mrs Funmi Adako and Mr Yemi Owosheni. Organizers don promise say dem go soon release details about match schedule, ticketing, accreditation, and all the side events wey go happen. So, make everybody dey ready, no be this one we go see small small!
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