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Pearl Pia Ladies Crowned NRFA Women Division 1 League Champions for 2024/25 Season
Pearl Pia Ladies have been crowned champions of the Northern Regional Football Association (NRFA) Women Division 1 League for the 2024/25 season, marking a historic achievement for the club and a significant milestone in women’s football in the region.
The team, known for their tenacity and strong performances throughout the season, clinched the top spot after a series of dominant displays that saw them outshine their competitors in the highly competitive league.
With an impressive run of victories, Pearl Pia Ladies secured the coveted title with a game to spare, reaffirming their status as one of the top contenders in the women’s football scene in the northern part of Ghana.
Under the leadership of their technical team, the club showcased remarkable teamwork, discipline, and resilience, which ultimately saw them emerge as the league’s finest.
The players, alongside their coaching staff, dedicated their success to hard work, perseverance, and a shared vision of bringing glory to the club and contributing to the growth of women’s football in the region.
The achievement also reflects the growing interest and investment in women’s football in northern Ghana, a region historically underrepresented in the women’s game. Pearl Pia Ladies’ triumph is expected to inspire more young girls to take up the sport and dream of playing at the highest levels.
In celebration of their triumph, the team and supporters gathered for a victory ceremony, where the league trophy was presented to the club in the presence of football officials, fans, and well-wishers.
The victory also guarantees the team a place in the upcoming national women’s league, where they will compete with the best teams from across the country.
Asante Kotoko SC has announced with deep sadness the passing of its former Brands and Marketing Manager, Kweku Hammond.
In a statement released by the club, Kotoko described Hammond’s death as untimely and expressed heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.
“Although his time with the club was brief, Kweku served with dedication, diligence, and unwavering commitment to Asante Kotoko,” the club stated. “His contributions and loyalty to the club will not be forgotten.”
Kweku Hammond served in the club’s Brands and Marketing department, where he played a role in promoting the Porcupine Warriors’ brand and engaging supporters.
The club assured that it will continue to honour his memory and legacy.
“May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
Fans and members of the football fraternity have since joined the club in mourning, sharing tributes to Hammond for his professionalism and commitment during his time at club.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Captain of Ghana’s National U-15 Boys team, Abdul Aziz Issa, says the exposure gained at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan will be vital for the development of the squad.
Ghana finished 7th out of 189 countries after an impressive campaign, winning eight of ten matches.
“I think we played well, the exposure was good for our development, and we can’t thank FIFA and the GFA enough for this amazing platform,” Issa said.
“I’m so very happy to be part of this FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan. I want to thank my colleagues for how far we have brought Ghana in this tournament.”
The captain believes the experience will prepare the group for future challenges at U-17 and U-20 level.
Ghana enjoyed an outstanding tournament, scoring 44 goals and establishing themselves among the top seven teams.
Their dominant group stage saw them score 27 goals while conceding just three. Salifu Fatawu’s side opened with a commanding 4-1 win over Uzbekistan, thrashed Myanmar 7-1, recorded emphatic 7-0 wins over Guam and the Bahamas, before rounding off the group with a 2-1 triumph over Kazakhstan.
Their pursuit of a higher finish suffered a setback in the knockout phase after elimination by Paraguay in a dramatic encounter.
The team bounced back to finish 7th, including a commanding 4-0 victory over Colombia in their final game, despite suffering a 7-1 defeat to Brazil in the Tier A Ranking Play-Offs.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
