Emeka Emewulu of Onitsha Club Fegge has won the 2026 edition of the Anambra Governor’s Tennis Tournament which ended in Awka, on Saturday.
The Tennis Tournament, sponsored by Audi Ltd is hosted by Anambra Country Club, Awka.
Emewulu emerged winner after defeating Peter Ibeazo of Anambra Sports Club of Awka in two straight sets of 6-1, 6-2.
Emewulu and Ibeazo defeated Ugochukwu Onyia of Elite Sports Club and Albert Anyaene of City Sports Club respectively to reach the last two.
The first and second place winners got a reward of N1 million and N500,000 respectively.
Speaking after the , Emewulu said he was excited to win the tournament, describing the game as one of the toughest he has had as a player while acknowledging the strength of his opponent.
Also speaking, Ibeazo, a Catholic priest said he was happy to have participated in the tournament and made it to the final.
He said sports was good for physical and spiritual wellbeing of the human person and encouraged people of all ages to engage in sports at all times.
Congratulating the teams, Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra, said his administration would continue to provide a conducive environment for a thriving sports sector
Soludo appreciated the sponsors for making the tournament possible, adding that it was in line with the Public Private Partnership mantra of his government.
He announced additional cash prizes of N2 million, N1.5 million and N400,000, amounting to N9.1 million.
A total of 16 teams took part in the competition which served off on Oct. 27.
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