The Rainoil Grand Slam Championship 2026 ended over the weekend with great fanfare, as winners emerged in eight categories after the finals at the Tennis Section of the Lagos Country Club, Ikeja.

The annual event drew 109 participants over a highly contested two-week championship.

In the Men’s A Singles, Femi Adeyemi defeated Deji Oguntoye, while Taofeek Edidi overpowered Olanisimi Oluwatobi to win the Men’s B Singles. In the Men’s Doubles, Joki Ugwuh and Akin Osiyemi beat Ayo Oludemi and Tunde Olujobi.

In the Ladies’ Doubles, Oluwatoyin Patricia Ewete and Bolanle Ashiru edged Ify Akpan Okafor and Pun Jah to take the title. Ewete also won the Mixed Doubles on Saturday night, partnering Olusegun Adesanya to beat Safiat Ogunmolade and Abdul Agunleti.

In the Veterans’ Singles, Ndubuisi Ekwempu defeated Bimbo Okubena. In the Veterans’ Doubles, Segun Aluko and Charles Aghadiuno were crowned champions, beating Niyi Animashaun and Prince Sunny Orizu.

Speaking after the tournament, the Vice Chairman of the Tennis Section, Omolola Aluko, described it as highly competitive.

“The tournament is always highly contested, with many upsets, because people really prepare for it every year. If you are not very strong, they will take you out. It is a tournament all of us look forward to playing every year, and every member puts in their best to make the event a success,” Aluko said.

The Group Executive Chairman of Rainoil Limited, Dr. Gabriel Ogbechie, said he was impressed by the quality of the tournament and that sponsoring it and other national tennis events was part of the company’s contribution to sports development in Nigeria.

“Every year, the tournament keeps getting stronger. Any time I come to this section, I come with so much excitement. We will continue to sponsor this tournament, and I hope the 2027 edition will be bigger and better than this year’s,” Dr. Ogbechie said.

The Captain of the Tennis Section, Babatunde Benson, commended Rainoil Limited for its support in organising the championship.

“The tournament has been an exciting two weeks. Players showed their skills and sportsmanship, and members really enjoyed the matches. We would like to thank our sponsor, Rainoil Limited, for its support over the years. This year, they increased the sponsorship from previous editions, and we are thankful,” Benson said.

He added: “As Captain of the section, in conjunction with my Chairman and other committee members, I am proud that we have secured great sponsors who have provided generous funding for our programmes. We have also enjoyed the immense support of our members, who cooperated fully in organising this tournament. In particular, we thank the members of the tournament committee, who gave their all to ensure the event was a resounding success.”