Davnotch Nigeria Limited has reaffirmed its intention to keep backing the Davnotch National Open Tennis Championship, describing the sponsorship as a key part of its wider drive to grow the sport in Nigeria.
Key takeaways
- Davnotch Nigeria Limited pledged to continue its long-term sponsorship of the Davnotch National Open Tennis Championship.
- Managing Director Emmanuel Ochei made the announcement during a media briefing before the competition’s grand finale.
- The sixth edition’s final was staged at Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
- Ochei linked Davnotch’s tennis support to Nigeria’s recent success in reaching the Davis Cup Group 2 after a 37-year absence.
- He said upcoming tournament editions will bring higher prize money and more player-focused initiatives.
- Ochei believes the event will keep identifying talent and strengthening Nigeria’s standing in African tennis and beyond.
Sponsorship pledge ahead of the sixth final
Emmanuel Ochei, the Managing Director of Davnotch Nigeria Limited, delivered the renewed commitment at a media session held ahead of the grand finale of the sixth edition of the Davnotch National Open Tennis Championship.
The showpiece match took place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, marking the culmination of the latest chapter in the tournament’s ongoing national programme.
Investment, innovation and a stronger player pathway
Ochei stressed that building sport in Nigeria depends on steady funding, fresh ideas, and careful long-range planning. He added that the organisers plan to improve future editions by increasing prize money and rolling out stronger initiatives designed to support players.
He also pointed to the impact of Davnotch’s continued involvement in Nigerian tennis, highlighting the most notable example as the end of a 37-year drought in which the country failed to reach Davis Cup Group 2.
That breakthrough, Ochei said, came after Nigeria earned a result against Uzbekistan that pushed the nation forward in the Davis Cup competition.
According to Ochei, the achievement was not accidental; it was driven by players who have been developed through earlier editions of the Davnotch National Open Tennis Championship.
Looking ahead, he expressed optimism that the tournament will remain a reliable stage for spotting new talent, nurturing future champions, and helping reposition Nigeria as a major force in tennis across Africa and internationally.
