West African Inter-Recruit Tennis Tournament 2024 Kicks Off in Accra

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On the tennis court of the Accra Sports Stadium, the eagerly awaited 2024 West African Inter-Recruit Tennis Tournament has officially begun. Ghana, Benin, and Togo will be the three participating nations competing for the coveted top prize in this second edition of the event, which is set to take place from January 8 to January 12.

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The winner of the event will take home not just a $300 cash reward but also a crucial study abroad college scholarship. The runners-up will receive $200 and the third-place finisher will receive $150 in cash.

Gabriel Amoako, the tournament's director, emphasized the significance of participation in the tournament, stating to JoySports, "It's not about winning the tournament, it's about participating in the tournament." He also highlighted the opportunities provided by Sadia Mayo (the CEO) for players to connect with coaches in the USA and secure admission into colleges. Amoako further expressed that Ghana was an ideal host for the tennis event, citing its conducive environment and friendly nature as key factors.

The choice of Ghana as the tournament's host country was explained by Amoako: "Sadia chose Ghana because we have a good conducive environment to host tournaments. Ghana is a place where you can easily go out any day any time compared to other countries. We are friendly, we are open to most nationals."

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