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.

(Xinhua News Agency September 19, 2008)