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‘MTN, Bok Nam Kim relationship here to stay’
MTN Board Member, Mr Felix Addo has said that the company would ‘cement’ its relationship with the Bok Nam Kim Golf Club in Accra.
The club hosted MTN’s flagship golf event, MTN Invitational on Saturday, bringing hundreds of golfers to compete for honours in the championship that marked its 25th anniversary.
“The partnership between Bok Nam Kim and MTN is here to stay. More of such competitions would be organised at the club.
Mr Addo said MTN would continue to make huge investment to ensure optimum performance and a distinct customer experience.
After hours of competition, Eric Ofosu-hene grabbed the Men’s GroupA trophy with 38 points ahead of Peter Ntiamoah and Nana Krakue.
Leticia Amponsah-Mensah emerged tops in the ladies version of that category with a classy performance ahead of Mariene Tonyigah and Elizabeth Essel-Koomson.
With a score of 42 points, the Men’s Group B event went to Victor Sarpong, followed by Justice Martey and Michael Agbodzah in second and third positions with 36 and 35 points respectively.
The Men’s Nearest-to-the-Pin, prize went to Dr Ernest Asimenu while the Ladies Nearest-to-the-Pin prize went to Helen Appah.
The Longest Drive Men was won by Augustine Manasseh as the Longest Drive Ladies prize went to Mercy Werner.
In an interview, the main winner, Ofosu-hene thanked MTN for organising the event which brought together the best golfers in the country to compete for glory.
“It feels good to play with some of the finest players around and emerge victorious. That comes with a good feeling and I hope it will continue.”
“The win means hard work. I’ll have to train harder to stay among the elites. I trust other competitors will also train harder to make the next event very competitive,” he said.
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Black Starlets arrives in Morocco on U-17 AFCON mission …FA boss charges team to make Ghana proud
The Black Starlets, the national U-17 male team, have safely arrived in Casablanca ahead of the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The team departed Accra on Wednesday, travelling with a 35-man contingent made up of 21 players and 14 officials, all focused on delivering a strong campaign on the continental stage.
They completed a smooth five-hour flight to Morocco, where final preparations will continue before the tournament kicks off.
The technical team is expected to fine-tune tactics and build cohesion among the squad as they gear up for the competition.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Mr Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, was present at the Accra International Airport to bid farewell to the team.
Speaking during a brief farewell at the Airport, the FA President urged the team to carry a ‘never say die’ spirit into the competition.
President Simeon-Okraku emphasised the importance of mental strength and unity, particularly in difficult moments during matches. His message was inspired by the team’s recent friendly encounters against Cote d’Ivoire, where they bounced back strongly after an initial defeat.
“I’m very happy that when you lost to Cote d’Ivoire in your first game during your friendly matches, you were able to bounce back—not only to dominate but to outscore them in the second game,” he said. “I read a lot of meaning into that, and I want all of you to keep that in your heads—that, it’s not over until it’s all over,” he added.
The FA president stressed that the ability to respond positively to setbacks would be crucial in a tournament as competitive as the AFCON.
He encouraged the players to stay united and support one another when the pressure intensifies on the continental stage.
“When the chips are down, that’s when we need to hold each other together,” Okraku added. “So go out there and make Ghana proud.”
Ghana will compete in Group D alongside Algeria, Senegal, and South Africa, with their opening match scheduled for Thursday, May 14.
Twenty-three (23) players have been called up for this month’s international friendly against Mexico.
The squad is composed of star players from the domestic league and European leagues who are closely monitored by Coach Carlos Queiroz, as well as U-23 players who will soon represent Ghana in the upcoming Olympic Games qualifiers.
Notable names include Majeed Ashimeru, Felix Afena-Gyan, Razak Simpson, and Birmingham City’s Ibrahim Osman.
Ashimeru returns to action after a long spell on the sidelines due to a muscle injury that limited his appearances at both club and national level.
Also in the team is Felix Afena-Gyan, whose last appearance for Ghana was in May last year when he featured against Trinidad and Tobago in the Unity Cup in London.
Barcelona B’s Abdul Aziz Issah, Ebenezer Annan of AS Saint-Étienne, Ibrahim Osman of Birmingham City, and Paul Reverson of Ajax FC have also been included in the squad.
Midfielder Salim Adams, one of the key players for Ghana Premier League leaders Medeama SC, leads the group of home-based players.
Others are Heart of Lions’ Ebenezer Abban, Ebenezer Adade of Dreams FC, and Nations FC captain Razak Simpson. Ghana will travel to Mexico for the international friendly on Friday, May 22, 2026.
