The Anambra County Club, Awka, in partnership with Audi Company Limited, is set to host the maiden edition of the Governor’s Cup Lawn Tennis Tournament from October 27 to 30, 2026, with 13 clubs expected to compete for honours and exciting prizes.

The four-day tournament, which will take place at the Anambra County Club, Awka, is designed to promote lawn tennis, physical fitness and healthy living, while providing a platform for sports enthusiasts to interact and showcase their skills.

Speaking during a tour of the club’s facilities on Saturday, October 17, the President of Anambra County Club, Ozo Ejiamatu Damian Enekwechi, said the competition would become an annual sporting event aimed at encouraging participation in lawn tennis and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

He disclosed that the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Onyeka Ibezim, would perform the opening ceremony on October 27, while Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo is expected to present the trophy and prizes to the winning club and other participants at the closing ceremony on October 30.

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Audi Company Limited, Mr. Clem Ifezue, announced that his company was sponsoring the tournament to the tune of ₦10 million as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Ifezue added that other partners would join Audi Company Limited in supporting the competition, expressing optimism that the tournament would encourage sporting activities and strengthen social engagement among participating clubs.

He commended Governor Soludo for establishing the facility in the heart of Awka, describing it as a recreational centre where residents could relax, unwind and enjoy leisure activities after their daily engagements.

Also speaking, the tournament consultant, Ezennia Chiedu Agusiobo, said the competition would feature 13 clubs drawn from different parts of Anambra State, with participants aged 40 years and above.

The participating clubs are Anambra County Club, Awka; Onitsha Recreation Club; Onitsha Sports Club; Onitsha Country Club; Estate Club, Onitsha; People’s Club; Elite Club; Nnewi Sports Club; Beverly Hills Recreation Club, Nnewi; Rojenny Club, Oba; Awka City Club; and People’s Sports Club.

Agusiobo explained that the winning club would receive a trophy and an accompanying prize, while other participating clubs and individual competitors would receive consolation prizes.

A major highlight of the event was a tour of the club’s facilities, including the swimming pool, lawn tennis court, mini football field, lounge and banquet hall, among other recreational amenities.

The organisers expressed confidence that the maiden edition would promote sporting excellence, encourage healthy living and strengthen relationships among clubs across Anambra State.