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Nigeria Davis Cup competition status

Overview

The Nigerian national tennis team participated in the Davis Cup World Group II in September 2026. The team traveled to Rabat, Morocco, for a tie scheduled for September 19–20, seeking a historic victory to advance to World Group I.

Following a 4-0 defeat to Morocco, Nigeria has been placed in the 2027 Davis Cup World Group II play-offs. The team is scheduled to face El Salvador in an away fixture from February 5–7, 2027. The outcome of this tie will determine whether Nigeria remains in World Group II or is relegated to regional Group III events.

Entities

Nigeria Tennis Federation · Benson Ishicheli · Davis Cup · Nigeria · El Salvador

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Nigeria to face El Salvador in 2027 Davis Cup play-offs

    Nigeria is set to play El Salvador in the 2027 Davis Cup World Group II play-offs from February 5–7, 2027, following a recent relegation from the second tier.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Nigeria tennis team departs for Morocco Davis Cup tie

    Nigeria’s Davis Cup team has traveled to Rabat, Morocco, for a crucial World Group II tie on September 19-20, aiming to secure promotion to World Group I.

Sources

blueprint.ng · lagostelevision.com · nigeriafootball.ng · thisdaylive.com