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Teshie Homowo Cycling Challenge today
Young Phil Bertino will participate in today’s Teshie Homowo Cycling Challenge as a guest rider to mark the Homowo celebration of the chiefs and people of Teshie.
The 14-year-old autistic cycling sensation would join over 60 professional riders for the 17th edition of the challenge organized by Quick Step Cycling Club with support from the Liztino Center for Children with Special Needs.
Young Phil, who has over the year’s engaged in cycling as part of efforts to create awareness on autism across the country says Saturday’s event would serve as another platform to exhibit his talent.
“I am excited to join cyclists across the capital and beyond for this race which would see some of the best in the country battle for glory,”he stated.
The 2021 challenge is a 90km criteria race with about 40 lapses and expected to have 12 clubs participating.
Speaking ahead of the race, Mr Nathaniel Sowah Agoe, the Organizer of the eventexpressedexcitement to have Young Phil on board as it would go a long way to attract young people to the sport.
“We need to nurture young cyclists to take over from the old ones and having Phil on board would be a step in the right direction,” he stated.
He said, there would be attractive prizes for distinguished cyclists and urged all to come on board to support.
“We have organised this for the past 17 years and it was without accident. I urge corporate Ghana to come on board to support this,” he stated.
He also asked cyclists to remain disciplined as they work towards making the challenge one of the best in the country.
Caption: Young Phil Bertino (right) and his trainer Abdul Rahman would be at the Teshie Homowo Cycling Challenge
BY MICHAEL D.ABAYATEYE
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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