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Mrs Akeredolu Named Matron Tennis Association

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4 years ago

October 8, 2021

Our Reporter, Ibadan

The wife of Ondo State Governor, Chief (Mrs) Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has been named the pioneer matron of Oyo State Tennis Association.

The tennis association disclosed this, Friday, in a letter of nomination presented to the governor’s wife at the BRECAN Centre, Akinyemi Way, Off Ring Road, Ibadan, Oyo State capital.

Speaking on behalf of the association, the Chairman, Akin Orebiyi, said the tennis association nominated Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu because of her love and contributions to the development of Tennis.

According to Orebiyi: “We chose Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu because of her love and contributions to the development of Tennis. Having listened to her remarks, I realised that we have made the right choice in Oyo State.

“I believe that our coming together will accelerate Tennis development in Oyo State, especially among our young ones, because our focus is to catch them young.”

While reacting to the nomination, the First Lady thanked the tennis association for considering her worthy as matron, noting that Tennis is a game she really loves.

She said: “Tennis is a family sport for us. My husband and I play Tennis, our children also play. I used to tell the story of how I took interest in Tennis as a youth corper. My husband did not have enough money to take me out as a corper, so our outing was usually Tennis and that was okay for me. I used to go to the Tennis Club with him and that was the beginning of my interest in Tennis.”

The governor’s wife, who also explained why she founded Ondo State Summer Tennis Club, said the talents discovered through this effort have now started to go for tournaments.

She continued: “At the Ibadan Recreation Club, there were some members that promoted the tennis game. Our children had the opportunity to play at the club, and even kids from outside came. One Mr Okoro, now late, was particularly helpful with the summer tennis. For the first time, I saw in him a Nigerian who was accountable and transparent with public fund. So, as First Lady, I decided to replicate it; we now have Ondo State Summer tennis Club. From the first edition in 2017, I observed that people showed interest because they have never had that experience before then.

“The parents saw where to dump their children during the summer and the children had so much fun. Later I decided that it should not just be about the Summer Tennis that would come and go; that we should identify the budding talents . Then I formed my own Arabinrin Junior Tennis Club and started to invest in them. They now invite us for tournaments, and that is where we are now. Tennis is a game that I really love, so I didn’t think twice before accepting your nomination as Patron.”

Other members of the tennis association at the meeting include Alhaja Romoke Ayinde and Coach Peju Faboyinde.

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@WhispersAfrica5, “Massive respect to the Super Eagles! All those early morning sessions, tactical drills, and team unity have turned this squad into a beast. Beating Algeria so convincingly didn’t happen by chance, it’s pure graft and heart. On to Morocco.”

@AbrahamAsi18962, “All players deserve massive accolades. They all display magnificent performances. It has been a while I saw Nigeria played this way. Total dominance throughout.

@FemiAyo593554, “The whole of Nigeria Team.. on fire. Osayi so solid like it’s onyemeachi.. Bassey and Semi Ajayi so solid and compose. Bruno the crosser, Ndidi, Iwobi the passer, onyeka the tank . Lookman, Akor the dreadful one, Oshimen the great.. Kudos to Marhez for saying “I AM AFRAID”.

@DanielIheke, “That’s was awesome display, brilliant performance by the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Congrats.

@Panda_521, “How did this super eagles team not qualify for the world cup with players like Osimhen and co?”

@youngskidmusic_, “What a win against the second unbeaten team in the tournament. Eric Chell deserved a chilled bottle of wine. The other guy knew what he was saying when he said he was afraid of Nigeria. He said it and we did it.”

@harrysone9 “NFF cost Nigerians the joy and place in the World Cup, but thank God they got the appointment of Eric Chelle right. So far so good; the Super Eagles have been a joy to watch.
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@DanielRegha, “Super Eagles need to start playing like a team that’s ready and hungry to win the tournament; Nigeria’s performance slightly improved today, but it’s still very dissapointing considering the depth of the sqaud. Step it up already.”

@___astroblvck, “How did we not qualify for the world cup?! this is a world class performance..kudos boys.”

@AFC_EMMI, “The real challengers have arrived, Morocco is next.”