Organisers encourage fans to support Nigeria in Davis Cup tie
Prince Kunle Oyekanmi and the Davis Cup organisers are working to ensure a strong home crowd as Nigeria faces Uzbekistan at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club. The tie is part of the World Group II play-offs, with both teams preparing for a two-day contest. Daniel Adeleye leads the Nigerian squad, which also features Canice Abua, Michael Emmanuel, Uche Oparaoji, and debutant Abubakar Yusuf. The organisers have reached out to sponsors, schools, and corporate offices to boost attendance and support for the home team.
Match highlights
- The Davis Cup tie between Nigeria and Uzbekistan will be played at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club.
- Organisers have distributed flyers in Lekki, Victoria Island, Ikoyi, and Ikeja to rally fans.
- Daniel Adeleye heads the Nigerian team, with support from Canice Abua, Michael Emmanuel, Uche Oparaoji, and Abubakar Yusuf.
- The Nigerian team began camp on Wednesday, January 21, first training at the National Stadium before moving to the match venue.
- Nigeria, ranked 74th, aims to upset 49th-ranked Uzbekistan in the five-match tie, which includes four singles and one doubles match.
