Emewulu, Ibeazor Set Up Anambra Governor’s Cup Tennis Final

Reigning Anambra tennis champion Emeka Emewulu and Rev. Fr. Peter Ibeazor have qualified for the final of the maiden Anambra Governor’s Cup Tennis Championship after winning their respective semi-final matches on Friday.

Emewulu, representing Onitsha Country Club, defeated Ogechukwu Onyia of Elite Tennis Club, Onitsha 6-0, 6-2 in the first semi-final played at the Anambra Country Club tennis court in Awka.

In the second semi-final, Ibeazor, who represents Anambra Sports Club, Awka, overcame Albert Aniele of City Sports Club, Amawbia 6-1, 6-3 to secure his place in Saturday’s final.

The championship final is scheduled for Saturday, with both players aiming to claim the inaugural title.

The Anambra Governor’s Cup Tennis Championship is an annual competition initiated by the Anambra Country Club, Awka, in honour of the state’s sitting governor.

The club’s president, Ozo Damian Ejiamatu Enekwechi, said the tournament, which featured 16 clubs in this edition, was designed to promote tennis and strengthen relationships among sports clubs across the state.

The winner will receive ₦1 million, while the runner-up will take home ₦500,000.

The 14 other participating clubs will each receive ₦100,000 as consolation prizes.

The final is expected to bring the inaugural championship to a close, with Emewulu seeking to underline his status as the state’s reigning champion and Ibeazor aiming to upset the favourite and claim the title.