Eleven Ghanaian sporting disciplines have departed for Algeria to take part in the inaugural African Schools Games, set to run from July 26 to August 5, 2025.
The landmark event, launched under the auspices of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) and the International School Sport Federation (ISF), follows an agreement signed during the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Over 3,000 young athletes representing 53 African countries will compete in this historic competition.
The African Schools Games are designed to identify and nurture the continent’s emerging athletes, preparing them for future continental and global stages such as the African Youth Games and the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.
Ghanaans will compete across eleven disciplines, including athletics, 3×3 basketball, badminton, beach volleyball, boxing, cycling, canoeing, tennis, table tennis, judo, swimming, and taekwondo. The event will be held across four Algerian cities: Annaba, Skikda, Constantine and Setif.
Moses Adu, the badminton coach for Team Ghana, expressed optimism about the nation’s medal prospects, particularly in his discipline.
“Our hope is very high. We are targeting about six to nine medals from badminton. The colour of the medals will be disclosed later, but we ask for your prayers so that we can achieve our goals,” Adu said confidently ahead of the Games.
Moses Adu – Badminton coach ahead of the Games
Echoing this hope, Eva Ampah, Ghana’s table tennis coach, highlighted the skill and readiness of her players.
“We are hoping for the best because I know our players are very good. We are aiming to bring a good medal home to Mother Ghana, for ourselves, and for our association,” Ampah said, underscoring the team’s determination.
Eva Ampah – Table Tennis coach
With Ghana’s young athletes set to compete on this new continental platform, expectations are high that the African Schools Games will serve as a springboard for the country’s sports talent in the coming years.
The event promises to be a vibrant celebration of youth sport and athletic excellence across Africa.
