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This was followed by Eric Toto\u2019s 6-1, 6-0 triumph over Kadjo Nguessan Christ I Yvan.<\/p>\n<div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\">\n<div class=\"stream-item-size\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The boys\u2019 doubles saw Frimpong and Ethan Delali Dzidzornu team up to defeat the Ivorian duo of Yohane and Ekou Louis Joseph Emmanuel 6-1, 6-1, sealing a comprehensive win for Ghana.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>On Wednesday (21 August), Ghana continued their winning streak against Benin. In the boys\u2019 singles, Frimpong and Toto delivered again, with Frimpong defeating Bebo Ange 6-2, 6-0, and Toto overcoming Ivan Alowakinnou 7-6(4), 6-2.<\/p>\n<div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\">\n<div class=\"stream-item-size\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The doubles match saw Frimpong and Dzidzornu secure a 7-6(5), 6-2 victory over the Benin pair, ensuring another 3-0 win for Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>However, Ghana\u2019s girls\u2019 team faced a tougher challenge on the same day, suffering a 3-0 defeat to Benin.<\/p>\n<p>In the singles, Georgette Nartey lost to Tena Kaouagou 1-6, 0-6, while Anna Nyarko was defeated by Honfoga Gisele 2-6, 1-6.<\/p>\n<p>The doubles match offered a glimmer of hope, but Nartey and Nyarko were ultimately beaten by Gisele and Bayaki Moukiata 2-6, 6-4, 3-10.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.asaaseradio.com\"><strong>www.asaaseradio.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ghana has made a strong start at the 2024 International Tennis Federation (ITF)\/Confederation of African Tennis (CAT) Western (2) African Junior Teams\u2019 Competition for 12&amp;Under, securing victories against C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire and Benin in the first two days of the tournament. 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