Team Nigeria have departed the country for Morocco ahead of their Davis Cup World Group II tie against the hosts, with the team expected to intensify preparations ahead of the crucial international fixture.
Players and officials of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) departed the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in the early hours of Monday, September 14, 2026, for Rabat, the Moroccan capital and venue for the encounter.
The two-day tie is scheduled for September 19 and 20, with Nigeria set to face Morocco in a series of matches as both nations battle for progression in the Davis Cup competition. The Nigerian contingent will use the days leading up to the tie to acclimatise to the local conditions and put final preparations in place.
The Davis Cup World Group II tie represents another opportunity for Nigeria’s tennis players to compete at the international level and test their strength against a strong Moroccan side. The team’s departure marks the beginning of the final phase of preparations, as the players look to deliver a positive result away from home.
The Nigeria Tennis Federation is expected to rely on the players’ experience, determination and team spirit as Nigeria seeks to secure victory and advance in the competition. The tie in Rabat is scheduled to run from September 19 to 20.
