Ghana has secured a significant leadership position in African tennis with the election of Mr. Isaac Aboagye Duah, President of the Ghana Tennis Federation (GTF), as President of the West Africa Zone and Vice President of Tennis Africa. The election took place at the Tennis Africa Annual General Meeting held in Luanda, Angola, where Mr. Duah was elected unopposed. This new role fills the vacancy created by the passing of former Zone President, Ing. Ifedayo Akindoju Dayo, last year.
The West Africa Zone comprises 15 countries, and Mr. Duah's election presents an opportunity for Ghana to contribute more directly to continental tennis governance and for the sub-region to strengthen cooperation in developing the sport. As President of the Ghana Tennis Federation since 2017, Mr. Duah has focused on inclusive governance, stakeholder engagement, and creating opportunities for the growth of tennis. His tenure has seen significant initiatives, including the recognition of players, coaches, officiating officials, and clubs as delegates at the highest decision-making body of tennis governance in Ghana.
Under Mr. Duah's leadership, Ghana has participated in West African junior competitions over the past nine years, achieved notable success in African 12-and-under competitions, and continued to represent the country in the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup. He also serves on the African Cup of Nations Sub-Committee of Tennis Africa, contributing to the development of continental tennis. Mr. Duah's vision for African tennis is centered on inclusion, collaboration, and the belief that tennis can only grow when players, coaches, officials, clubs, and foundations are recognized, valued, and given a meaningful voice.
Commenting on his election, Mr. Duah expressed his deep honor and humility at the opportunity to serve tennis across West Africa and the African continent. He looks forward to bringing his spirit of inclusive leadership to Tennis Africa, working with the 15 West African member countries and stakeholders across the continent to strengthen institutions, develop players and officials, attract greater investment, and create sustainable opportunities for the next generation.
Mr. Duah's new responsibilities will provide an opportunity to promote stronger cooperation among national federations, expand junior development, strengthen institutional capacity, and encourage investment in tennis infrastructure and competitions. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA), a Master of Arts in Leadership and Management, and a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM-UK) qualification as a Chartered Marketer.
The Ghana Tennis Federation congratulates its President on his election and looks forward to his continued service to the sport at both national and continental levels. This election marks an important milestone for Ghanaian sports administration and offers an opportunity to strengthen the country's contribution to tennis development across West Africa and the continent. Mr. Duah's secondary education was at Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary in Koforidua.
The election of Mr. Duah as West Africa Zone President and Tennis Africa Vice President is seen as a significant achievement for Ghana's tennis administration. His leadership philosophy, anchored in inclusion, collaboration, and the growth of tennis, is expected to have a positive impact on the development of the sport across the continent. With his extensive experience in tennis governance and administration, Mr. Duah is well-positioned to make a meaningful contribution to Tennis Africa and the West Africa Zone.
Key points
- Aboagye Duah elected unopposed as West Africa Zone President and Tennis Africa Vice President.
- Duah aims to promote inclusive leadership, strengthen cooperation, and develop tennis across West Africa and the African continent.
- Ghana looks forward to strengthening its contribution to tennis development under Duah's leadership.
