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Tennis Foundation Ghana Academy

Who We Are

The Tennis Foundation Ghana (TFG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to combining education and tennis to inspire children and positively affect their lives across Ghana. The TFG Academy serves as the formal training ground for young athletes, ensuring they excel both on the court and in the classroom.

Our Mission & Philosophy

We operate on the core principle that academic excellence and athletic discipline go hand-in-hand. To be a good tennis player, one must also be a good student. We believe tennis builds character, keeps youth engaged in positive activities, and opens doors to future opportunities beyond sports.

Academy Staff

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Key Programs & Operations

  • Resident Teacher Program: TFG has resident teachers for a full day of lessons and academic support, ensuring they keep up with their studies.

  • Grassroots Development: We are actively working to decentralize tennis and make it accessible to rural communities. A major milestone was the commissioning of a tennis court at the Presbyterian Basic School in Apirede in January 2026, in partnership with the Accra Social Tennis Club and Staroil.

  • Community Clinics & Donations: TFG holds clinics across the country (e.g., at St. Francis Tennis Academy in Ashaiman) and donates essential equipment—such as tennis balls, restringing machines, and other gear—to regional clubs like the Ho Tennis Club in the Volta Region.

  • International Competitions: Since August 2018, TFG has hosted an annual ITF competition in Ghana. Our academy players have also represented Ghana internationally, including at the ITF/CAT West & Central African Junior Championships in Togo.

 

First Cohort

            Mohammed D. Alhassan, 16, hails from Tamale in the Northern Region of Ghana and was the first member of the Academy. He was scouted during a U14 tournament in Tamale in 2022. He is currently an active player on the ITF Junior tour, with a career high of #3091 and is ranked in the top 10 of the u16 category in Ghana.

Joseph Tetteh-fio Tetteh, 13. He is currently ranked #3 in the 14&U category in Ghana. He represented Ghana in the ITF/CAT 14 & under and 16 & under West & Central Africa Individual and Team African Junior Championships in Togo, 2025, and came 4th in the individual event. He is ranked #52 in the U14 category in Africa.

        Blessing Yaw Sewornu, 12, is ranked #2 in the U14 category in Ghana. In 2025, he was a part of the 12 & under team that qualified for and placed 2nd at the ITF/CAT 12 & under African Junior Championship Final in Morocco. He is ranked #61 in the U14 CAT ranking.

Grace Naa Dromo Tetteh, 11, is currently ranked #2 nationally in the U12 category. In 2024, she represented Ghana in the U12 ITF/CAT tournament held in Adabraka, Accra.

   

Comfort Nortey, 13, is ranked #1 in the U14 category nationally, having won 5 tournaments in the category in the past 2 years. She has established herself as a force to be reckoned with.

 

Our Partners

We work in close partnership with:

  • Ghana Tennis Federation (GTF)

  • National Sports Authority (NSA)

  • Ghana Education Service

  • Ministry of Sports

  • Corporate sponsors including Staroil, Accra Social Tennis Club, and others.

 

Contact Information

  • Head Office: Second Serve Tennis Shop, Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana

  • Founder Contact: rcrawford@ghanatennis.org

  • General Inquiries: operations@ghanatennis.org