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Skolars are champions of 2023 Men’s Rugby League 13s

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3 years ago

July 6, 2023

Skolars Rugby League Club recorded a third consecutive win of the Men’s Rugby League 13s after defeating Accra Panthers 22-10 at the University of Ghana Ajax Park.

Skolars overcame The Bulls, Nungua Tigers, and Accra Panthers in the competition that lasted for 10 weeks.
From the start of the season, the Skolars dominated and put up championship-winning performances that saw fans support them throughout the period.

Eventually, they claimed top spot with 18 points, trailed by Nungua Tigers with 15 points as runners-up.

Bulls RLFC, the 2022 runners-up, amassed 12 points to secure the third position, with Accra Panthers following in fourth with 12 points.

The President of the RLFG, Madam Juliana Storey, congratulated the Skolars for the feat and challenged the other teams to improve for the subsequent season.

The Greater Accra Regional Manager of the Rugby League, Mr Riddick Allibah, said the clubs were amazing and delivered more than what organisers expected this season.

The General Manager of the RLFG, Mr Jafaru Mustapha, said with the Men’s 13s league season over, the Women’s Rugby League 13s and Youth Rugby League 13s will kick off next month with the Rugby League 9s, which involves the men, women, and youth later in November.

He thanked Beaufort Properties, Respect, Jibu, Firm Foods, Domicile Climax, and WinMedia Advertisement for their support for the league and called on other corporate bodies to come on board.

BY RAYMOND ACKUMEY

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Delegation from Ghana Mission in UAE visit Black Queens camp

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4 days ago

March 2, 2026

WeeklySpectator

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.

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Black Queens set for Pink Ladies Cup adventure … Face Hong Kong today

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6 days ago

February 28, 2026

WeeklySpectator

Cynthia Findib Konlan

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.