Samuel Adegbite made an incredible comeback from a set down against Israel’s Ido Ifargan-Frenkel in an exciting three-hour encounter at the J30 Lagos Junior ITF tennis championship. Down 2-6 in the opening set, the Nigerian youngster, supported by the home fans, stormed through the second set 6-2 before sealing a hard-fought 7-5 win in the decider.
The tension-filled match in Lagos underlined the resilience, mental strength, and rising potential of Adegbite as it drew loud applause from spectators who witnessed one of the most thrilling contests during the tournament. The duel also underlined the need for sustained developmental support to emerging Nigerian tennis players.
MTN remains committed to developing such competitive platforms, one of which is the ITF Lagos Junior tournament, and continues to provide opportunities for the young talents to hone their skills, get international exposure, and build global tennis careers.
Beyond tennis, MTN’s commitment to sports development cuts across youth competitions, grassroots talent discovery and investment in sports infrastructure across the country. Speaking on the company’s sponsorship efforts, MTN Nigeria’s Chief Marketing Officer, Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, said:
“At MTN, we believe every Nigerian deserves to be connected, seen, heard and celebrated, which is why we are taking this experience across the country-from bustling cities into the remotest communities-to ensure that no youth is left behind.”
The J30 Lagos competition continues to show talents of outstanding young and engrossing matches, reflecting the far-reaching impact of MTN’s support in advancing tennis and broader sports development in Nigeria. The dramatic victory by Adegbite stands out as an example of how strategic investment in youth sports can transform raw talents into future champions who can represent Nigeria in any competition anywhere in the world.
