Youth Sports: Ghana Names 10-Member Squad for Africa Schools Championship in Algiers

 The Ghana Athletics Association (GAA) has officially announced a 10-member school athletics team set to represent the nation at the upcoming Africa Schools Sports Championship, scheduled to take place in Algiers, Algeria, from July 24 to August 1, 2025.

The selected squad includes some of the nation’s brightest under-18 talents in sprinting, long jump, and middle-distance events—highlighting Ghana’s continued commitment to developing grassroots athletics and building a pipeline of elite-level athletes.

The team, drawn from top-performing senior high schools across the country, underwent rigorous trials overseen by national coaches and talent scouts. Among the notable names are:

• Deborah Serwaa – 100m and 200m (Eastern Region)

• Kwame Yeboah – 800m and 1500m (Ashanti Region)

• Grace Kumi – Long Jump (Greater Accra)

• Joseph Mensah – 400m (Central Region)

“This team represents the future of Ghanaian athletics,” said GAA Technical Director Kofi Agyekum. “We believe they are not just going to participate—they’re going to compete for medals.”

The championship is expected to host student-athletes from over 30 African countries, giving Ghana’s team a chance to gain international exposure and benchmark against continental peers.

This initiative is part of a broader strategy by the Ghana Athletics Association and the Ministry of Youth and Sports to invest in youth sports, particularly by:

• Strengthening school-based competitions

• Training coaches in talent development

• Providing international experience for junior athletes

• Supporting academic-athletic balance in schools

With Ghana’s recent success at youth levels in regional competitions, expectations are high for this squad to perform well in Algeria.

The Africa Schools Sports Championship is an annual event organized under the auspices of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC). It brings together under-18 athletes from across the continent in disciplines such as:

• Track & Field

• Football

• Basketball

• Volleyball

• Table Tennis

The 2025 edition in Algiers is expected to be the largest yet, with more than 1,000 participants.

GAA President Bawa Fuseini urged the public and private sector to rally behind the team:

“This is about more than medals. It’s about building confidence, national pride, and the next generation of Olympians. We urge stakeholders to support these young stars.”

The team is expected to depart for Algeria on July 20, with final preparations underway at the University of Ghana Sports Complex.As Ghana prepares to showcase its young talent on the continental stage, this delegation symbolizes hope, discipline, and the country's long-term vision to reclaim its place as a powerhouse in African athletics.

From the school tracks of Kumasi to the global spotlight in Algiers, these ten athletes carry not just medals—but the dreams of a nation.