Branco Olajide, a fifth-year student at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), shared his excitement and aspirations as he gears up to represent his university in tennis at the upcoming West African Universities Games (WAUG) scheduled for December 16th.
A passionate tennis enthusiast from a young age, Olajide expressed his love for the sport, stating, “I play tennis. I’ve always been a fan of tennis. It’s a sport that always intrigued me when I came across it during my younger years.
That intrigue led me to try it out myself, and it was love at first encounter.” He said in an exclusive interview with sports247.ng,
Reflecting on the privilege of hosting the prestigious WAUG, Olajide emphasized, “It’s a privilege for OAU to host the 2023 WAUG games.
It’s a massive competition, so for OAU to be chosen to host the games this year, it’s a sign that the school is heading towards greatness.”
When asked about his aims for the tennis competition at WAUG, Olajide confidently stated, “To win gold, for sure. I’ll give everything I got, play the best tennis I can conjure, return as many balls as I can, and hopefully, that’ll be enough to get the job done.”
Highlighting the significance of WAUG in his life, he shared, “WAUG is a massive competition. It gathers the best talents from across the entire West Africa.
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Being selected as one of the top talents in OAU is a privilege I don’t take lightly. It puts me on a big stage and opens me up to new experiences, and I appreciate that.”
Regarding the impact of WAUG on tennis in OAU and Nigeria, Olajide expressed, “It’s a reminder that a platform exists.
It reminds players in OAU and across Nigeria that if we play our best tennis, we could have the attention of people beyond our borders, be it within West Africa or beyond.
We could make a career in tennis. This is great motivation for tennis players to continue doing what they love doing—playing tennis.”
Proud to represent OAU, Olajide added, “OAU has always been a pacesetter university. It’s an institution that has earned the respect of global audiences.
I’m thankful for the opportunity to represent such an institution. I’m proud of it.”
As the countdown to the 2023 WAUG Games begins, Branco Olajide stands poised to make a significant mark in the world of West African university tennis
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