At least 32 players are expected to participate in a three-day lawn tennis knockout tournament, dubbed the Aminata Tennis Open 2018, beginning today — Friday, January 12 to Sunday, January 14. The Aminata Tennis Open is an annual tournament, sponsored by the Aminata & Sons Company – a local distributor of oil and gas across the country. Coach Kandakai said the tournament is divided into four categories, namely; 18 and above males; 18 and above females; 12 and Under 12 Boys as well as 12 and Under 12 Females. He indicated that the winners of the 18 and above male will receive US$600 and US$300; while 18 and above females will get US$200 and US$100 respectively. He added that the winners in the 12 and Under 12 boys and the girls will receive US$75 and US$50 respectively.

Source: Daily Observer January 12, 2018 02:03 UTC