Team Nigeria in Final Battle for Ticket to Billie Jean King Cup World Group II

Nigeria will slug it out with South Africa and Kenya for a chance to qualify for the World Group II of the Billie Jean King Cup in Nairobi.

The Nigerian ladies finished with an impressive record of 8 set wins and one loss in Pool C of the Africa Group III qualifier.

In conclusion of the group phase today, the prodigiously talented Nigeria’s Oyinlonmo Quadre smashed Chelsea Chakanyuka of Botswana 6-2, 6-0, but things leveled up after Divine Nweke slumped 2-6, 4-6 to Ekua Youri in the second singles tie.

Nigeria wrapped up a 2-1 win as the duo of Quadre and Adesuwa Osabuohiem combined to out smash their Botswanan opponents 6-1, 6-0, earning the West Africans a top spot finish in Group C.

The stage is now set for Nigeria, Group A winners South Africa and Pool B queens Kenya to battle for the sole ticket to the Group II of the world cup of tennis.

Nigeria Tennis Number One Player Lands in Prestigious NCCA Tournament

Tennis sensation Oyinlonmo Barakat has added to her rising stock after earning slots to represent Florida International University FIU in the upcoming NCAA championship.

Confirming the news yesterday, FIU said, Barakat an African Games silver medalist for Nigeria, was the school’s sole representative in the Singles event at the NCAA and she would also play in the Doubles category

This is the first time Barakat will be playing at the NCAA Championship since her switch to the United States.

“Yes it’s my first time, and it is because of my ranking. Last year, I was a freshman and only got my ranking post season so it didn’t count for the NCAA,” said Barakat.

“It feels really good, it was one of my goals before the year started and it’s really amazing for me to watch it coming to reality. I am like “wow I spoke about this 8 months ago with my coach and it’s happening now.”

The NCAA holds an individual tournament for the top 64 players and a doubles competitor for the top 32 pairs following the actual team championships.

Barakat will be participating in the NCAA Women’s Tennis Championship Singles in Stillwater, OK from 20-25 May 2024.