19/09/2025
Our hosting of the thrilling West Africa Zone 12&Under African Junior Championship (AJC) (Team) Tournament has just ended.
Accra, Ghana — September 15 -19, 2025
Under the auspices of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and Confederation of African Tennis (CAT), the West Africa Zone 12&Under African Junior Championship (Team) Tournament, held from September 15 to 19, 2025, at the Goldcoast Tennis Club, concluded today. The event brought together rising tennis talents from across the region, showcasing exceptional skill, sportsmanship, and continental camaraderie.
Over five days of spirited competition, national teams from Ghana, Nigeria, Benin, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Togo battled for top honors in both boys’ and girls’ categories. The final day delivered electrifying matchups that sealed the tournament’s standings.
🎾 Final Day Highlights – Boys
Ghana faced Benin in a tightly contested tie:
• Ivan (BEN) def. Jefter Dowouna (GH) — 6-2, 6-2
• Maxwell Antwi (GH) def. Amge (BEN) — 6-1, 6-3
• Dowouna/Antwi (GH) def. Ivan/Amge (BEN) — 6-4, 6-3
Ghana clinched the tie 2-1, securing the boys’ championship title.
🎾 Final Day Highlights – Girls
Ghana met a formidable Nigerian side in the finals:
• Atilota Mofifunowa (NGR) def. Grace Tetteh (GH) — 6-1, 6-0
• Opuene Karina (NGR) def. Emmanuella Williams (GH) — 6-3, 6-0
• Karina/Rasaki Mabubat (NGR) def. Tetteh/Williams (GH) — 6-1, 6-3
Nigeria swept the tie 3-0, emerging as girls’ champions.
🏆 Final Standings
Boys
🥇 Ghana
🥈 Benin
🥉 Togo
Girls
🥇 Nigeria
🥈 Togo
🥉 Benin
The tournament not only celebrated athletic excellence but also reinforced ITF, CAT, and GTF's commitment to nurturing young talent and strengthening regional cooperation through sport. The Ghana Tennis Federation extends heartfelt congratulations to all participating nations and looks forward to continued collaboration in future editions.