Gloria Samuel Humbles Holland-based Junior as Players Battle for S’final Places
The 2026 NNPC- SNEPCO Junior Tennis Championship gathered full steam Wednesday as players tried to position themselves to fight for semifinal places. In the absence of Mofi Atilola and Goodnews
The 2026 NNPC-SNEPCO Junior Tennis Championship is currently underway, with players vying for semifinal spots. Gloria Samuel, representing the Ekiti-based LEKMAK Tennis Academy, is the frontrunner in the Girls 16s event and demonstrated her prowess in her second round-robin match. Facing off against Emmanuella Ogualu, a hard-hitting 15-year-old Nigerian-born aspiring tennis player, Samuel managed to contain her opponent, securing a 9-4 victory.
Ogualu and Samuel are both set to face off in the semifinals against Bisola Ogunkolade and Success Godwin from the opposing group. Meanwhile, in the boys' 16s category, Heman Afaramai is the standout player, as evidenced by his 9-1 victory over Favour Ekong. Joel Michael, Yahaya Isa, and Dami Agunbiade are also expected to make it to the semifinals, which are scheduled for Friday.
The championship, organized by the International Tennis Academy, is being held at the refurbished Mainland Tennis Club at the National Stadium Surulere in Lagos. The final event is set to commence on Saturday at noon.
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