{
  "id": 13265342,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T00:18:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "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 to represent Africa in the upcoming ATF U-12 Intercontinental Tennis Championship in Kazakhstan. The 12-year-old, from Oyo State, was selected from the top eight U-12 players in Africa, a recognition that came after her impressive performances in various local and international tournaments. These performances were noted by the Confederation of African Tennis, leading to her selection for the championship.\n\nRasaki embarked on her journey to Kazakhstan on Friday, October 9, as part of a delegation of African tennis talents to compete against the world's best young players. This opportunity comes as a significant milestone in her development, providing her with invaluable international experience and allowing her to test her skills against a diverse range of tennis backgrounds. The progress of young talents like Rasaki is crucial for Nigeria's aim to strengthen its position in international tennis.\n\nThe Nigeria Tennis Federation, spearheaded by its chairman, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, has been actively working on developing young players through various domestic and international competitions. Rasaki's selection for the championship in Kazakhstan is anticipated to serve as an additional platform for her growth. As she continues to progress, she aims to build on her achievements 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/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Rasaki earns Africa call-up for ATF tourney",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/rasaki-earns-africa-call-up-for-atf-tourney",
        "published": "2026-10-10T00:16:10.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}