4 Garrison Officers Mess Tennis Club showcased its dominance over Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) Tennis Club over the weekend.
The home team, 4 Garrison Officers Mess, appears poised to redeem its lost image as the club outlasted GCB 7-4, winning the below 50s 4-2 and above 50s 3-2.
The friendly tennis tournament was supported by Infinix Mobile Ghana.
In the Men’s above 50 singles category, experienced coach and member of Officers Mess Joseph Acquah commenced with a 7-2 win over former Ghana Tennis Federation executive board member Paa Grant. GCB responded effectively as Mr. Boadi won 7-5 over Nana Attakora.
In the men’s below 50 category, Benjamin Fumi defeated Nana Sei 7-6(3). GCB Tennis Club responded again as Thomas Ohene Effeh outwitted Francis Akpese 7-6(2).
The men’s doubles commenced with above 50, with Joshua Mensah and Davis Sabah defeating Nii Adde and Kofi B 7-0. Joseph Acquah and his partner Kojo Frimpong continued 4 Garrison Officers Mess's winning streak with a 7-2 win over Paa Grant and Adu Baah. Dr. Osei and Boadi of GCB earned accolades from their members after defeating Nana Attakora and partner Nana Yaw Wallace 7-3.
In the men’s 50 years and below doubles, 4 Garrisons' Fumi partnered Ekwe to outshine Prince and Naa Sei 7-3. Tula and Akpese kept the home team momentum going as the pair outwitted Thomas and Raman 7-5. Kweku and George also added another to the visitors’ woes as the pair won 7-1 against Cyril and Kofi. Leo and Richard finished the day with a 7-4 win over Dr. AB and Samuel.
Speaking to the press, the President of 4 Garrison Officers Mess Tennis Club, Robert Tetteh, acknowledged the spirit of club members after the emphatic win over GCB Tennis Club. He added that in his first quarter as President, the club has been able to change the floodlights, which has increased the number of participants who play tennis in the evening.
According to the Ashanti Regional Branch manager of Infinix Mobile Ghana, Mr. Clifford Akuffu Amoani said sponsoring events like this is our corporate responsibility, and we believe our marriage with tennis will go a long way to help Infinix Ghana.
Retail manager of Infinix Ghana upcountry, Mr. McCarthy Apuko also said, 'We didn’t just come to support this friendly tennis tournament but sponsored both clubs with phones and other souvenirs. We are also here to introduce our latest phone, which is Infinix Note 50 to tennis community here.'
