The formidable Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, are on their way to
Nigeria to motivate and inspire Nigerian youths with their story and talent, in
what will be their first-ever joint visit to Africa in November.
Godwin kienka, coordinator of the Venus-Serena visit committee told a media
conference on Thursday afternoon that the tennis stars had confirmed that they
would be visiting Nigeria and were intent on promoting the game on the African
continent.
He said the Williams sister had begun finalizing arrangements for their visit
later this year.
"They would be coming to Nigeria with their mother, sister and some corporate
managers" he said.
He said the Serena sister plan to play an exhibition match and run a short
clinic for over 1000 youths that would be assembled from all over Nigeria.
"We will in return make them feel the full weight of the Nigerian hospitality
by celebrating what they have achieved for themselves, the black race and Africa
as a continent," he added.
He informed that the theme of the historic visit will be "Touching 1000
lives," adding that in addition to the sisters adopting an orphanage for sports
programs.
