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Mordzifa, Kwei-Sam defy odds to excel at MTN Invitational golf
Justice Mordzifa and Nadia Kwei-Sam showed class at the maiden MTN Invitational golf tournament 2023, which came off at the Celebrity Golf Club in Accra last Saturday.
In the face of stiff opposition in their respective groups, both showed their class, meandering through the various stages of the contest to emerge victorious.
Mordzifa, who had a torrid time, dismissing the bluff of his competitors, recorded 37 points to mount the podium for honours in the Men’s Group A event.
It was not an easy journey for him as Jack Yang Lin and Francis Amuzu followed closely with an ambitious target of snatching the top prize.
But in the end, Yang Lin’s 36 points could only secure him a second position with Francis Amuzu with 35 points in third position.
It was a memorable day for Mercy Werner in the ladies’ category as she swept the Closest-to-the-Pin and the Longest Drive prizes in the ladies’ category.
But when it came to what matters in the category, she fell short as she was undone by Nadia Kwei-Sam in an impressive showdown.
Kwei-Sam produced 32 points to beat Mercy Werner, who closely finished with 31 points to settle for the second position. Patricia Adusei-Poku placed third with 31 points.
Hai Yu Yu won the Men’s Group B event with 42 points, trailed by Benigno Mimis and Abdul Aziz Amankwa with 38 and 35 points, respectively.
Dr Nana Amoako Mensah was the winner of the Closest-to-the-Pin (Men) and the Longest Drive (Men) going to Solomon Okoe Allotey.
The Ag. Chief Enterprise Business Executive of MTN, Mr Daniel Asare told the participants that MTN was committed to the organisation of the competition.
He expressed excitement over the success of the event that provided a platform for golfers to interact with the brand executives.
Officials from the Ghana mission in the United Arab Emirates have paid a morale-boosting visit to the camp of the Black Queens.
The delegation, made up of Consular Officer Percy Okudzeto, Consul and Head of Chancery Abdul-Jalil Sigli Yakubu Abdulai and Head of Transport Anas Shaibu, visited the team to assure them of the government’s support and commitment to their safety and welfare.
During the visit, the officials interacted with the team and offered words of encouragement, urging the team to remain focused on the tournament despite concerns surrounding unrest in parts of the UAE.
Consular Officer Percy Okudzeto emphasised that the Ghanaian government, through its diplomatic mission, is closely monitoring the situation and is committed to ensuring the team’s safety throughout their stay.
“We want the team to stay calm and focus on the competition. The government and the embassy are doing everything possible to ensure your safety and well-being.” he said.
Consul and Head of Chancery Abdul-Jalil Sigli Yakubu Abdulai also reiterated the mission’s readiness to provide any assistance required by the team during the tournament.
Leadership of the team expressed appreciation for the visit, describing it as timely and motivating.
With the backing of Ghana’s diplomatic officials in the UAE, the Black Queens remain determined to represent the country proudly and deliver strong performances in the Pink Ladies Cup.
The Black Queens have arrived in the United Arab Emirates to participate in the upcoming Pink Ladies Cup in Dubai. The team touched down at the Dubai International Airport via Emirates Air on Wednesday morning and were warmly received by the competition’s organising officials.
The squad will be based at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, where they will begin their final preparations for the tournament. Organised as part of the international women’s football calendar, the Pink Ladies Cup is expected to feature four national sides using the competition to assess their squads and fine-tune strategies for upcoming tournaments.
Ghana will open their campaign today with a clash against Hong Kong, while Russia and Tanzania face off in the other opening match.
The Black Queens are then scheduled to return to action on March 3, when they take on Russia in a match expected to test them against a physically strong opponent.
The final round of games will be played on March 6, with Ghana closing their campaign against Tanzania at 9:00 pm.
With three matches in eight days, the tournament promises to be a crucial phase in Ghana’s preparation, as the Black Queens aim to return to continental action sharper, stronger, and more competitive.
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