By Ejiofor Toochi
Edited by Ezennia Uche
Are you a tennis enthusiast, or are you thinking of picking up the sport as a new hobby, but aren’t sure where to play?
While Lagos doesn’t have a large number of tennis courts, there are several good facilities scattered across the city, with a significant concentration in Ikeja, the state capital. Some of these require club membership, while others charge a small gate fee, so it’s important to check access requirements before visiting.
Below is a list of some of the best places to play tennis in Ikeja:
Police College Tennis Club, Ikeja
Located in Ikeja GRA along Oba Akinjobi Way is the Police College Tennis Club, also known as PCI Lawn Tennis Court. The club regularly hosts formal and informal tournaments, including inter-club competitions and events like the Lagos Ladies Open. It has also participated in national and collegiate-level tennis competitions, making it a preferred venue for serious tennis enthusiasts.
Lagos Country Club
It’s a family club in Lagos located at 2 Joel Ogunnaike Street, Off Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja GRA. The club boasts six courts, including four clay courts, two hard courts, and a practice court, with the clay courts being the only ones of their kind in Lagos and among the best maintained in West Africa. The club regularly hosts tournaments, and membership is required to join the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club.
Ndubusi Kanu Park
Ndubusi Kanu Park provides a more accessible option for the public. The park features a multipurpose lawn and a table tennis board. Individuals can play at a rate of ₦2,000 per hour, and membership is not required. The park is open to all visitors for a gate fee of ₦1,000 and is conveniently located along Mobolaji Johnson Avenue, Oregun, Ikeja.
Sheraton Lagos Hotel
The Sheraton Lagos Hotel offers a tennis court accessible to hotel guests. Located at 30 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, access to the court is limited to individuals staying at the hotel, making it convenient for travellers who want to combine leisure with fitness.
FAAN Tennis Club
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Tennis Club is a tennis club located in Zone A, FAAN Staff Quarters in Ikeja, Lagos. It is a community and sports club where members—primarily FAAN staff and affiliates—participate in tennis activities and competitions. The club has two tennis courts and hosts internal competitions and activities.
Overall, Ikeja provides a mix of private and public tennis courts, catering to both competitive players and casual enthusiasts, with varying requirements for membership and access.
