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Golf: AGolf: Akafo rides high in kafo rides high in MTN Invitational tourney
Felix Kwame Akafo emerged the new winner of the 2020 MTN Invitation Golf Tournament held at the Celebrity Golf Club in Accra on Saturday.
In a very strong field of golfers, Akafo produced a remarkable 41 points score to win the Men’s Group A division.
Ellias K. finished in second position after recording 39 points to place ahead of Christopher Mbii who came third with 38 points.
There was excitement in the Ladies event where Georgina Andoh won with 43 points ahead of Leticia Amponsah Mensah and Helen Appah in second and third positions.
The Closest to the Pin (Men) award was won by Isaac Awuni with Christopher Mbii winning the prize for the Longest Drive (Men).
Flora Hurtubise snatched the Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive prizes for the Ladies.
The event was held under the theme “Around the World in 18 Holes,” with over 100 golfers in attendance.
Board Chairman for MTN Ghana, Mr Ishmael Yamson, congratulated all players and winners for their efforts and urged them to train harder to better their fortunes in next year’s edition.
He was full of praise for the late Dr Plange Rhule in whose memory the tournament was played, saying “he was an inspiration to all.”
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and all the clubs participating in this weekend’s competitions will pay special tribute in honour of the memory of the late Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea FC (on loan from Aduana FC).
The GFA has in a statement announced that all the players and team officials of the 6 clubs playing this weekend competitions will wear black armbands on their jerseys as a mark of respect during their respective matches.
In addition, a minute of silence will be observed before the commencement of each game in his honour. This tribute will take place during the MTN FA Cup semi-final matches as well as the Women’s Premier League final scheduled for this weekend.
“The GFA counts on the full cooperation of all clubs and the fans in respectfully observing these arrangements as we collectively pay tribute to Dominic Frimpong,” the statement added.
The FA expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their understanding and support in these times.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Daniel Laryea will handle the MTN FA Cup semifinal clash between Aduana FC and Nations FC at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Roland Addy will serve as Assistant I, with Seth Abletor as Assistant II, while Adaari Abdul Lattif works as 4th Referee.
The match is scheduled for a 3:00pm kick-off at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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