Team Nigeria has been crowned the overall best country at the recently concluded ITF/CAT West & Central Africa Junior Tennis Championship in Lomé, Togo.

The Nigerian team excelled in both the individual and team events, solidifying their dominance in the region.

Individual Event Success

The tournament began with the individual event, where Nigerian players clinched three titles, setting the stage for a remarkable campaign.

Team Event Results

In the team events that concluded on Sunday, January 19, 2025, Nigeria showcased exceptional talent and teamwork:

U-14 Boys and Girls Teams: Both teams emerged as champions with emphatic victories.
U-16 Boys Team: Secured second place.
U-16 Girls Team: Finished third.

Overall Standings

At the end of the championship, Nigeria topped the table with a massive 1,120 points, leaving:

Cameroon in second place with 865 points.
Benin Republic in third place with 610 points.
The championship featured nine countries, including Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo, Mali, Cameroon, Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin Republic, and Nigeria.

Next Steps for Team Nigeria

The victorious Nigerian team is expected to return home on Monday, January 20, 2025.

Some team members will participate in the upcoming TPPA-UTR event at the Lagos Country Club, Ikeja, showcasing their talent on home soil.

This victory reaffirms Nigeria’s position as a powerhouse in junior tennis within the West and Central African region, and it highlights the growing potential of the country’s young tennis stars.

(Credit: @Nigeriatennislive)