The Burma Camp Tennis Club (BCTC) once again proved their dominance, defeating the Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida Tennis Club (IBBTC) from Abuja in all eight events at the 11th International Friendly Tennis Tournament.
Given the longstanding healthy rivalry between the two countries, the Ghanaian team was determined to uphold their reputation and retain their title.
The competition, held last Saturday, saw BCTC successfully defend the title they claimed the previous year at the clay courts of Burma Camp.
With a lineup of experienced players, BCTC dominated the event, emerging champions once again.
the doubles event, Dr Ralph Ntumy of Burma Camp partnered with Ing. Ibrahim Seidu to secure a 6-3 victory over Nigeria’s Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Saliu Atawode and Ambassador Humphrey Orjiakor.
Meanwhile, Coach Joe Doe-Adjani joined forces with Ing. Kwasi Danso (Albino) to triumph 9-7 over the Nigerian duo of Tony Areh and HRH Eze Ikunna. The two sides were tied at 6-6, and after a tense tiebreak, Burma Camp clinched the 9-7 victory.
Also in the third doubles event, Ghana triumphed again as Brigadier General Selorm Amenyor and Commander Sey Morladza defeated IBB’s Austin Okwah and Adio Nuwusa 6-2.
The highlight of the competition was the singles match between BCTC President AVM Felix Asante and IBB’s Patrick Eta. In a thrilling, closely contested match, AVM Asante emerged victorious with a 7-5 win.
It was a strategic battle, with AVM Asante adjusting his game after realizing that his opponent was exploiting his weaker serve.
By extending the ball to the baseline, Asante managed to counter Eta’s aggressive attacks, eventually securing the win.
AVM Asante’s performance drew loud applause from the audience, and some of his teammates celebrated by lifting him onto their shoulders in recognition of his outstanding play.
The Burma Camp team won all their serves, and despite IBB claiming one service, the Ghanaians sealed the match by winning the final serve, ending the game 6-1.
This annual competition, held alternately in the two capital cities, celebrates the independence anniversaries of both Ghana and Nigeria. The next event will take place in Abuja this October.
