The Founders
The Yoruba Tennis Club was founded by visionaries who aimed to create a space for diverse individuals to connect.
They believed in inclusivity, welcoming members from various backgrounds to join the club.
The first Chairman, Mr. V. Ade Allen, a notable social figure of his days led the Club through the early period and was the Chairman for eleven years.
Other founding members as at the year 1926 are:
M/No Surname Other Names Date of Admission
1 Allen V. Ade (Adejumo) July, 1926
2 Adeniji F. Ade July, 1926
3 Ariori Y. Saint A. July, 1926
4 Cole B.A. July, 1926
5 Emanuel Lydio Duro July, 1926
6 Fagbo Willie O. July, 1926
7 Fanu A.W. July, 1926
8 Fashaiye M July, 1926
9 Freeman D.A. July, 1926
10 Haastrup J.A. July, 1926
11 Harding H.R. July, 1926
12 John Isaac July, 1926
13 John Abraham July, 1926
14 Martins Lawale Lasisi July, 1926
15 Mensah C.J. July, 1926
16 Randle R. Adewale July, 1926
17 Taylor G. Chris A. July, 1926
18 Adeleye F.E.A. Aug., 1926
19 Awolesi M.S. Aug., 1926
20 Coleman-Daniel S.A. Aug., 1926
21 Daniel J. St. Matthew Aug., 1926
22 Johnson Gilbert C. Aug., 1926
23 Johnson V.E. Aug., 1926
24 Jordan D Aug., 1926
25 Odumosu Frank O. Aug., 1926
26 Oduyoye O. Aug., 1926
27 Sagoe P.K. Aug., 1926
28 Sho-Silva M.A. Aug., 1926
29 Sikuade Keyinde Aug., 1926
30 Tubi Agboola Aug., 1926
31 Tubi Jeariogbe Aug., 1926
32 Williams Ayodele Aug., 1926
33 Williams V. Oyewole Aug., 1926
34 Ogunlana I.A. Sept., 1926
35 Adeliyi Joseph Nov., 1926
36 Alli-Balogun Hameda Makanjuola (H.M) Nov., 1926
37 Haniba-Johnson T. Nov., 1926
38 Macaulay H.S. Nov., 1926
39 Macaulay J.D.A. Nov., 1926
40 Macaulay S.A.Q. Nov., 1926
41 Oni-Orisan G.L. Nov., 1926
42 Savage T.A. Nov., 1926
43 Thompson-John C.B. Nov., 1926
Other Notable members
Mobolaji Bank Anthony
Ademola Rasaq Seriki