By Marvelous Ezenwa, Awka
The maiden Anambra Governor’s Tennis Cup has entered its decisive stage, with Emeka Emewulu, Ugochukwu Onyia, A. Aniele and Fr. A. Ibeazor qualifying for the semi-finals after the quarter-final matches at Anambra Country Club, Solution Fun City, Awka.
The tournament, sponsored by Audi Limited, features 16 clubs from across Anambra State and is aimed at promoting tennis, encouraging healthy living and strengthening sporting activities in the state.
In the first quarter-final, Emeka Emewulu of Onitsha Country Club advanced to the semi-finals after his encounter with Emeka Ehirim of Rojenny Club, Oba. Ugochukwu Onyia of Elite Club also secured qualification after recording a 7–5, 3–0 result against Ejike Akpu of Estate Club, Onitsha.A. Aniele of Awka City Club progressed to the semi-finals following a walkover in the third quarter-final, while Fr. A. Ibeazor of Anambra Sports Club qualified after his match against Chukwudi Enuobi of People’s Club, Onitsha.
Attention now shifts to the semi-final matches scheduled for Thursday, October 30, 2026, with the four qualifiers set to battle for places in the final.
Emewulu of Onitsha Country Club will face Onyia of Elite Club in the first semi-final at 2:00 p.m. on the Centre Court, while Aniele of Awka City Club will take on Fr. A. Ibeazor of Anambra Sports Club in the second semi-final at 4:00 p.m. at the same venue.
The winners of both matches will advance to the final, bringing the competition closer to deciding the champion of the maiden edition.
The President of Anambra Country Club, Awka, Damian Enekwechi, had earlier expressed the club’s commitment to sustaining the tournament and making subsequent editions bigger and better. He also highlighted tennis as an effective form of exercise that promotes physical fitness and overall well-being.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Audi Limited, Dr Clems Ifezue, said the competition was organised to celebrate Anambra Country Club and attract wider attention to its sporting facilities.
Under the prize structure, the winning club will receive ₦1 million, while the runner-up will take home ₦500,000. Other participating clubs will each receive ₦100,000 in recognition of their participation.
The semi-finals are expected to provide another exciting round of competition as the remaining players pursue the title in the maiden Anambra Governor’s Tennis Cup.
