Afaramai Survives Close Shave to Qualify for Boys 16s Semifinals
Nasarawa-born Heman Afaramai, who had won the boys 16s events of the last three junior tournaments, came close to being eliminated in the group stage by Godwin Akinfumiloye from Abuja.
Afaramai, a tennis player from Nasarawa, narrowly escaped elimination in the group stage of the Boys 16s tournament, narrowly defeating Godwin Akinfumiloye from Abuja in a thrilling match. The match saw Afaramai trailing 3-5 and 5-7 in the deciding tiebreaker, but he managed to secure a 10-8 victory, ensuring his place in the semifinals.
In another group, Dami Agunbiade from the Calabar Sports Club also secured a spot in the semifinals. The Girls 14s tournament saw intense competition, with Adesinmi Olaniyan from Ondo State falling short in the final set against Anu Odebode of the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club. The semifinals for the Boys 12s and Girls 14s will be held at the Mainland Tennis Club in the National Stadium, with the grand finale set to take place on Saturday at 12 noon.
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