The trio of Joseph Edili, Bitrus Danjuma, and Dr. Roseline Folashade Ogunshola on Sunday in Abidjan Cote d’Ivoire bagged the International Tennis Federation(ITF) Certification as White Badge Tennis Referees.
This follows a rigorous and highly competitive selection process by the ITF Selection Panel and their outstanding performance at the Officiating School held from 23-27 April, 2025.
The laudable achievement is a true testament of hardwork, dedication and commitment to officiating duties especially in area of the interpretation of Tennis Rules by the three officials.
Chairman of the Nigeria Tennis Umpires Association, Efe Okwagbe while commending the officials for doing the Nation, Nigeria Tennis Federation as well as the Association proud with their impressive outing at the School, wished them safe trip back to the country.
This cheering news is coming at a time when the country is without any ITF certified Tennis Referee after the demise of the Late Arinola Isa Banire and Henry Okoro Ubochi whom before their deaths were the only ITF certified Tennis Referees in Nigeria.
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