Coach Spotlight: Braimoh Musa – From Nigeria’s Junior Circuit to Coaching Across Continents
Q: Good morning Braimoh Musa — it’s great to have you as a guest in our new series of “Coach Spotlights.” Please tell our readers a little about you and your career in tennis so far?
A: Thank you very much. My journey in tennis started very early — I began as a ball boy at the age of six. By 15, I was competing in junior tournaments across Nigeria, and at 18 I broke into the Top 10 of the Nigerian national rankings.
In 1994, I travelled to Germany to pursue a professional tennis career. That experience shaped me enormously, both as a player and as a coach.
Q: You’ve spent a lot of time in both Germany and Nigeria. What would be your dream destination to coach tennis?
A: My dream is to coach both at home and abroad. If I have the chance to work with a strong academy or a well-structured club — anywhere in the world — that would be a dream come true.
I’m open to any destination that gives me the opportunity to contribute, learn, and grow as a coach.
Braimoh Musa
Q: Growing up in Nigeria, what level did you reach in your playing career? And did you play any other sports?
A: Growing up, I actually played more football, table tennis, and did a lot of swimming — those were the sports easily available to us.
But once I started competing in tennis tournaments, my focus shifted completely. Tennis became my passion and eventually my profession.
Q: Can you share your career highlights as both an athlete and a coach?
A: My athletic journey really expanded when I moved to Germany. I played in the German Tennis League, trained with a few football clubs, and competed in ITF tournaments.
By 1998, I transitioned fully into coaching — and honestly, every player I’ve helped develop feels like a career highlight. Watching someone improve and grow through your guidance is a reward of its own.
Q: Your SPC profile also shows you work in court maintenance and related services. How did that begin?
A: During my time in Germany, I visited many sports centres and training facilities. I was inspired by how well-maintained and organised those environments were.
When I returned to Africa, one of my first goals was to bring similar standards home. That’s how I moved into court construction, maintenance, sports facility development, and player management.
It’s now a major part of what I do.
Q: What are your short, medium and long-term goals in tennis?
A:
Short term: continue coaching part-time to stay active on court.
Medium term: build more connections within clubs and academies internationally.
Long term: develop a player-exchange pathway, helping African athletes gain opportunities in clubs and leagues abroad — similar to what SPC does, but with a special focus on African players.
Quote:
“In tennis, love starts the score — but passion and action win the game.”
Quick-Fire Round
Motivational Quote:
“In tennis, love starts the score — but passion and action win the game.”
- If you weren’t a coach: Sports marketer, especially in athlete and club exchange.
- Other Sports Followed: Football, table tennis, swimming.
- GOAT in Men’s & Women’s Tennis: Federer and Nadal; Serena & Venus Williams, Steffi Graf.
- Favourite Food: Rice and chicken.
- Dream Holiday Destination: A tour across Europe.
- Greatest Achievement: Becoming the owner of New Vision Sports Development Company.
- Favourite Music: Hip-hop, Afrobeats, and reggae.
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