Lagos, Nigeria – The Squash Section of the prestigious Lagos Country Club successfully hosted the 3rd edition of the Geophase Annual Closed & Club Pro Tournament, an event dedicated to celebrating both current and former professional squash players. The competition, which ran from Monday, February 9, to Friday, February 13, 2026, saw intense participation from club professionals who once earned a living from the sport and are now active members of various squash-playing clubs across the country.
From left: Dr. Niyi Ibrahim, Secretary Squash Section, Lagos Country Club, Mr. Seyi Adewunmi, President, Lagos Country Club, Winner of the 3rd Geophase Squash Tourney,Men Category, Dr. Bunmi Apata, the Managing Director of Geophase, Dr. Waliu Adeolu, Sponsor of the Tournament, Mrs Adeolu, wife of the Sponsor and Mr. Sesan Asani, Chairman, Squash Section,LCC.
From left: Mr. Sesan Asani, Chairman, Squash Section,LCC, Mr Lekan Ajayi, A veteran Squash player and past Treasurer, LCC, runner up of the Plate Category at the just concluded 3rd Geophase Squash Tourney, Marvin Ukperegbu, Winner, Kola Adeyemi and the Managing Director of Geophase, Dr. Waliu Adeolu, Sponsor of the Tournament.
From left: Mr. Sesan Asani, Chairman, Squash Section,LCC, Alaga Mike Adekoya, A past Chairman of Squash Section, Mr. Wasiu Bello, winner of the Geophase X-Pro Squash Tourney and the Managing Director of Geophase, Dr. Waliu Adeolu, Sponsor of the Tournament.
Sponsored by Geophase Resources Limited, the tournament reinforced the organization’s commitment to the development of squash in Nigeria. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Dr. Waliu Kayode Adeolu, Managing Director of Geophase, reiterated his passion for the game and the importance of recognizing Nigeria’s squash veterans.
“At Geophase, we believe in promoting squash not just for the current generation but also for those who have carried the Nigerian flag in the past. This tournament is our way of honoring them and ensuring they remain a key part of the game’s development in the country,” Dr. Adeolu said.
The competition featured multiple categories, with thrilling performances from top squash players. In the Club Pro Category, Wasiu Bello emerged victorious, defeating Stephen Peters in the final.
The Men Category saw Dr. Bunmi Apata claim the top prize, edging out Dayo Tifase in the final.
In the Veteran Category, Alaga Mike Adekoya took home the trophy, beating Murphy Yussuf in the final.
Meanwhile, the Plate Category was won by Kola Adeyemi who triumphed over Marvin Ukperegbu in the final.
Mr. Sesan Asani, Chairman of the Squash Section, expressed gratitude to the sponsors for their continuous support, especially in these challenging economic times.
“This year’s edition has been a significant step up from the past two editions, both in terms of participation and quality of play. We hope the tournament continues to grow stronger each year,” he said.
From left: Mr. Sesan Asani, Chairman, Squash Section,LCC, Alaga Mike Adekoya, Winner of the Geophase Veteran category, Sir Semoore Badejo, immediate Past Chairman of Squash Section, LCC, the Managing Director of Geophase, Dr. Waliu Adeolu, Sponsor of the Tournament and Dr. Niyi Ibrahim, Secretary, Squash Section, LCC.
The Geophase Annual Closed & Club Pro Tournament has now cemented its place as a major event in Nigeria’s squash calendar, providing a platform for both active and retired professionals to showcase their skills while inspiring the next generation of players.
