Nigeria, May 23 -- At just 21, Oyinlomo Quadre is already a household name in Nigeria's tennis circle.

Now US-based and transitioning toward a full professional career, she returns home for the National Sports Festival with clear intentions: win gold for Team Delta and reconnect with the place that shaped her.

Quadre, who enters the women's tennis draw as the top seed, sees this moment as a competitive and deeply personal milestone.

For the former national junior standout, Gateway Games 2024 is not just another tournament-it is a reunion with familiar faces and formative experiences.

"Very nice. It's a very nice atmosphere," she told PREMIUM TIMES, reflecting on her return.

"Actually, the last time I played at home was the National S...