# Nigeria Davis Cup competition status

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-davis-cup-competition-status
> Updated: 2026-09-29T08:09:09.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-to-face-el-salvador-in-2027-davis-cup-play-offs

### 2026-09-14: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-tennis-team-departs-for-morocco-davis-cup-tie

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Cite as: Nigeria Davis Cup competition status. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-davis-cup-competition-status