{
  "id": 13265084,
  "title": "Rasaki earns Africa call-up for ATF tourney",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/rasaki-earns-africa-call-up-for-atf-tourney",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T00:16:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/rasaki-earns-africa-call-up-for-atf-tourney/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's talented tennis player, Mabubat Rasaki, has been chosen as one of Africa's top eight U-12 players to participate in the ATF U-12 Intercontinental Tennis Championship set to take place in Kazakhstan. The championship will be held from October 10 to 18, 2026. The 12-year-old from Oyo State demonstrated her skills in various domestic and international tournaments, catching the eye of the Confederation of African Tennis. On Friday, October 9, Rasaki traveled to Kazakhstan to join other African competitors and showcase her abilities against some of the best young talents from around the globe. This selection represents a major step in her career, providing her with a chance to gain international experience and prove her mettle against players with diverse tennis backgrounds. The progress of young talents like Rasaki is crucial for Nigeria as it strives to boost its standing in international tennis. The Nigeria Tennis Federation, led by Chairman Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, has consistently focused on cultivating young players and granting them opportunities to compete in both local and global events. Rasaki's appearance in Kazakhstan will serve as a further stage for her growth, enabling her to build upon her accomplishments and represent Nigeria on the global tennis stage.",
  "summary": "Nigerian tennis star Mabubat Rasaki has been selected among Africa’s best U-12 players for the ATF Intercontinental Tennis Championship in Kazakhstan. Read More: https://punchng.com/rasaki-earns-africa-call-up-for-atf-tourney/",
  "key_points": [
    "Mabubat Rasaki selected for ATF U-12 Intercontinental Championship",
    "12-year-old Nigerian tennis player chosen from Africa",
    "Tournament in Kazakhstan from October 10 to 18, 2026"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This call-up cements Rasaki's rising status in African tennis, offering her a platform to compete with top young talents and gain experience that could elevate Nigeria's standing in international tennis.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Rasaki earns Africa call-up for ATF tourney",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/rasaki-earns-africa-call-up-for-atf-tourney-13265342",
        "published": "2026-10-10T00:18:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}