by Eliezer Ahorlu | Oct 9, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, Other Sports
President of African Aquatics, Mohamed Diop, praised Ghana for hosting the 2024 Africa Aquatics Championships, describing it as a major achievement for the country, particularly after its successful organization of the 13th African Games. The event took place at the state-of-the-art Aquatic Center at the Borteyman Sports Complex, which came alive with intense competition following Nigeria’s withdrawal as the original host.
Diop highlighted Ghana’s growing prominence in African swimming, stating, “Accra is now the swimming capital of Africa.” He noted that Ghana had organized five African championships in just four years, including zonal and continental events, underscoring the country’s capacity to host major tournaments.
On Day 1 of the championships, Ghana’s top swimmers, including Abeiku Jackson, Joselle Alice Mensah, Harry Stacey, Nubia Adjei, Michael Arthur Crabbeman, and Naima Kankam, lived up to expectations with strong performances in their respective events, marking a successful start for the host nation.
by Eliezer Ahorlu | Oct 9, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, Other Sports
The Achimota Golf Club (AGC) will celebrate its 90th anniversary with the Accra Open and Festival of Golf Week, set to take place from November 18 to November 23. The week-long event will feature a series of tournaments, drawing over 120 players from junior, senior, and professional ranks.
The festival kicks off on Monday, November 18, with a morning tournament for 54 junior players, followed by an afternoon competition for 72 senior players aged 60 and above. The action continues on Tuesday with 96 Division C players competing, while Wednesday will see a PRO-AM tournament involving 20 business teams.
Thursday marks the start of the 4-day Professional Tournament with 54 golfers teeing off, alongside Division B competitions. The prestigious Accra Open for Division A players begins on Friday, running through Sunday, where only the top 36 players will qualify for the final day.
The grand finale will see the winners of both the Accra Open and the Professional Tournament crowned, concluding the 90th-anniversary celebrations with a banquet to honor all the victors.
by Eliezer Ahorlu | Oct 9, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, Other Sports
Ayisha Amidu and Jennifer Satura, rising stars from the Captain One Golf Society’s Kids Project, shone brightly at the 2024 Obuasi Open held at the Obuasi Golf Club. Ayisha, with a handicap of 23, won the ladies’ division with an impressive 40 points, while Jennifer followed closely with 39 points, playing off a handicap of 33. Juliet Ayisu finished third with 33 points.
In the men’s division, Maxwell Acheampong claimed victory with 39 points, followed by John Asiaw and Joshua Amarh, both scoring 38 points, with Asiaw winning on countback.
Ayisha and Jennifer are part of the Captain One Golf Society’s initiative aimed at nurturing golfing talent among underprivileged children. Both girls are mentored by professional golfer Yaw Barima Okyere and have shown exceptional promise, with Ayisha already winning several major competitions this year.
Following her victory, Ayisha expressed her joy and confidence for future competitions, thanking Captain One Golf Society and her coach for their support.
by Eliezer Ahorlu | Oct 9, 2024 | Africa, Boxing, Ghana
Bantamweight contender Enoch Tettey Tetteh has vowed to bounce back after his recent defeat to Tanzanian boxer Ibrahim Marfia in the WBC Africa Super Bantamweight title bout. The 23-year-old, who previously held an undefeated record of 12 wins and one draw, remains confident despite the loss.
Tetteh attributed the defeat to a swelling on his left eye caused by a clash during the fight, which led to his corner halting the bout in the eighth round. “I couldn’t win this bout, but I will win my next fight and the title. This is just the beginning,” he assured his fans and team.
Tetteh, eager for redemption, has called for a rematch with Marfia and promised a different outcome. His manager, Patrick Otoo, expressed confidence in Tetteh’s ability to reclaim victory and revealed plans for another title bout in the near future.
by Eliezer Ahorlu | Oct 9, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Other Sports
Harry Stacey led Ghana’s impressive start at the 2024 Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Juniors and Seniors Swimming Championship, bagging four gold and one bronze medal on the opening day. The championship, which features 18 West and Central African nations, kicked off in Accra at the Borteyman Sports Complex, with Ghana amassing 22 medals—11 in the senior division and 11 in the junior division.
In the senior category, Stacey dominated in the men’s 50m breaststroke, 100m breaststroke, and 200m freestyle, while also securing bronze in the 50m backstroke. He joined his teammates to win gold in the mixed 4x100m freestyle relay. Fellow swimmer Abeiku Jackson also claimed gold in the men’s 100m butterfly, while Alice Joselle Mensah and Nubia Adjei took multiple medals in the women’s division.
The junior swimmers added to the success, with 12-year-old Jada Yankey and 14-year-old Michael Crabbe-Mann among those winning gold. The Ghanaian team is poised to continue their medal haul with two more days of competition remaining.
