McDan Open West Africa set for more thrills on day 2

After a thrilling first day the McDan Open West Africa Tournament is set to see a set action packed encounters to day at the Accra Stadium.

The tournament sponsored by McDan Shipping, Rush Energy Drink from Twellium Industries and West Blue Consulting, has a total prize money of $5000 and is
drawing a lot of enthusiasm.

Nigeria's Wale Babalola facing Ghana's Andrews Appiah, Togo's Kantanga John Paul will pit his strength against Ghana's Stephen Nartey. Ghana's Daniel Quartey plays Kulibali Frederick of Cote d'Ivoire while Joel Meda of Burkina Faso faces B. Fumi of Ghana.

Another Ivorian, Guillaime Kofi will seek qualification to the next phase as he battles Cedric Dzelu with Togo's Bernard Alipoe playing Nii Noi Ababio.

In other fixtures, Nigeria's Michael Moses will pay Albert Nti of Ghana, while Benjamin Palm and Felix Hammond face off in an all Ghanaian tie.

One of the big attractions on match day one was All Africa Games gold medalist and Ghana top seed, Wisdom Na-Adzrago, who showed early signs of a leap into the final stages after seeing off fellow countryman Charles Asmani 6-1, 6-1.

In an interview with Joy Sports, Na-Adzrago said his win was as a result of thorough preparations. had done a lot of training.

"I am prepared for every player in this tournament. I worked very hard and want to show it in my performances. My opponent is tough and can easily frustrate you with his play but I kept my cool and played well."

He was excited on his performance and is looking forward to replicating it as he progresses. "I played well today and kept the ball on the court. so it was good. I am looking forward to winning," he said.

In other results, Emmanuel Plange beat Bernard Ashitey Armah 6-1, 6-2. Isaac Titriku beat Francis Gbolonyoh in the best of three sets.

Francis Akpese staged a spirited fight but was not strong enough for Isaac Dapaah, with the game ending 7-6, 7-6, 3-6, 6-2. The tournament's first winner Japhet Bagerbaseh also booked a place in the next stage of the competition in two straight sets.

Nigeria's Wale Babalola facing Ghana's Andrews Appiah, Togo's Kantanga John Paul will pit his strength against Ghana's Stephen Nartey. Ghana's Daniel Quartey plays Kulibali Frederick of Cote d'Ivoire while Joel Meda of Burkina Faso faces B. Fumi of Ghana. Another Ivorian, Guillaime Kofi will seek qualification to the next phase as he battles Cedric Dzelu with Togo's Bernard Alipoe playing Nii Noi Ababio.

In other fixtures, Nigeria's Michael Moses will pay Albert Nti of Ghana, while Benjamin Palm and Felix Hammond face off in an all Ghanaian tie.