Who is Tanya Okpala?
Tanya Okpala was a former Nigerian Tennis Player who represented Nigeria in the early 1990s to 2000.
Tanya Okpala was born in Nigeria, on 21 January 1982.
Tanya was recognized as one of the Tennis legends who played Tennis championship games from the late 1990s to the early 2000s.
She played Baltimore ITF Qualification against Farace Claudia, where she beat her to a 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, as she later played Carson Kit, on July 14, 2002, where she was beaten 6-1, 6-1.
With all her records, little is know about the life of Tanya Okpala.
However, recent reports have indicated that she has fallen on hard times.
She has been spotted homeless, roaming the streets of Awka.
This has stirred sympathy online, with many expressing their shock and sadness at seeing a former national champion in such a state.
Despite her current circumstances, she is remembered for contributing to Nigerian tennis.
Her story underscores the importance of providing support and recognition for athletes, even after their competitive careers have ended.
Source: AfroYard.net