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Ghanaian elected West Africa tennis president

Isaac Aboagye Duah will also serve as Vice President of Tennis Africa after an unopposed election in Angola.

Isaac Aboagye Duah, President of the Ghana Tennis Federation, was elected President of the West Africa Zone and Vice President of Tennis Africa on November 7, 2026. He was elected unopposed at the Tennis Africa Annual General Meeting in Luanda, Angola. The West Africa Zone includes 15 countries.

Mr Duah, who has led the Ghana Tennis Federation since 2017, aims to strengthen cooperation in developing the sport across the sub-region. His leadership has focused on inclusive governance and creating opportunities for tennis clubs and foundations. Ghana has seen success in junior competitions and represented the country in the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup under his tenure.

He stated his vision is for an African tennis community united in purpose, strong in governance, and increasingly competitive globally. His new responsibilities will promote stronger cooperation among national federations, expand junior development, and encourage investment in tennis infrastructure and competitions.