Team Absolute emerged winner of the 8th edition of the Oba Elegushi Tennis Championship after defeating Team Ebony in the final, The PUNCH reports.
In the final which took place at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Team Absolute overcame Team Ebony in both the singles and doubles events to emerge champions 6-4,6-4.
Other teams who took part in this year’s tournament are Team Elegushi, Team President, Team Abere and Team Lufadeju.
Among top dignitaries who were present for the grand finale were His Royal Majesty Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Oba Owolabi Adeyemi Adeniyi, Onisabe of Igbobi and Oba Muslim, Ogudu Oshadu of Ogombo land.
Also present were Honourable Noheem Adams, Chief Adebola Dosunmu Olori Eyo of Lagos, Aare Akin Bolarinwa, Aare Bashir Fakorede, Aare Chiedu Nweke and the councils of Baales of Ikate Kingdom.
Prior to the commencement of the final, Oba Elegushi, who is the sponsor of the competition, took part in a doubles exhibition game.
Speaking at the grand finale of the tournament, Oba Elegushi said, “My love for tennis started when I was in Turin, Italy to watch a grand slam final. That spurred me to search for good talents who we can sponsor every year and this tournament is one every member of Lagos Lawn Tennis Club takes part in. This is the 8th edition and I know by the 10th year it will be perfect.
“This is our club and our pride and this is Lagos. If we don’t have a reputable seating area how do we encourage foreigners to come and play with us and watch our game? So it’s about making things better, keep improving every year.”
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