Coach Tasks Tennis Teams On Early Preparation

A coach with the Nigeria
Tennis Federation (NTF), Benson Isichile, has called for early preparations for the tennis team, ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Senior Tennis Championships in May.
Isichile made the call in an interview with newsmen in Lagos saying that the National Sports Commission (NSC) should also support the team.
“May is almost here, and we need to commence preparations without delay So I am appealing to the NSC to give us all the necessary assistance.
“Different players will come and exhibit their talents, especially those in the junior cadre who are hoping to stun the crowd and defeat well-known players above their categories,’’ he said.
The coach also condemned the usual last minute preparations for major competitions, which he blamed on the late release of funds.
Isichile stressed that early camping, tours and friendly games with assorted kits, should be given utmost consideration.
He also called on corporate bodies to partner with the NTF and to also support the players as they prepared for the World championships.