By Brenda Nekesa Nyongesa
Kenya is set to square it out with Nigeria in the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III tournament, igniting a fierce battle for redemption on the tennis courts.
Kenya which is the host nation is being fueled by the desire to avenge last year’s bitter defeat at the hands of the West African powerhouse.
In a tense encounter that mirrored the current semifinal setting, Nigeria emerged victorious with a 2-1 shoreline, leaving Kenya yearning for retribution on their home turf.
The Nairobi Club will witness another thrilling chapter in this ongoing rivalry as Kenya and Nigeria clash in a bid to secure a spot in the coveted final.
With the semifinals adopting a round-robin format, anticipation runs high as each match carries significant weight in determining the ultimate victor.
Following Thursday’s showdown between Kenya and Nigeria, Friday will see Nigeria locking horns with South Africa, setting the stage for a fierce battle of tennis prowess.
Kenya will then face South Africa on Saturday, with the winner of the tournament earning promotion to Group II for the next year—an added incentive driving each team to give their all on the court.