Ghana’s fast-rising wheelchair tennis prodigy Emmanuel Amosogo Amobire, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, produced a masterclass to book his place in the final of the 2025 ITF Africa Junior Camp and Tournament in Johannesburg, South Africa, after demolishing home favourite Sioga Olugaho 6-0, 6-0 in a one-sided semifinal clash.
Amobire was in imperious form from the first serve, dictating play with precision and power. His sharp returns and remarkable court coverage left Olugaho chasing shadows throughout, as the Ghanaian youngster wrapped up the match in dominant fashion without dropping a single game.
The emphatic win sends Amobire into the gold medal match, where he will aim to crown a near-perfect campaign with the championship title.
His performance not only underlines his growing stature on the continental stage but also highlights Ghana’s rapid progress in wheelchair tennis, a sport steadily gaining recognition across Africa.
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Ghana’s national coach Thomas Youkaah hailed the performance as a statement of intent, describing Amobire’s semifinal victory as “a proud moment for both the player and the nation.”
He added, “The focus and discipline he’s shown this week have been exceptional. This is a huge motivation for other young athletes back home.”
The ITF Africa Junior Camp, organized by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), gathers the continent’s best young wheelchair tennis talents to refine their skills and gain exposure at elite level.
As Amobire prepares for the final, optimism runs high in the Ghanaian camp. A victory in Johannesburg would not only mark a personal triumph for the 18-year-old but also a historic milestone for Ghana’s wheelchair tennis program, signaling the nation’s arrival among Africa’s elite.
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