Ghana Badminton unveils Junior Shuttlers for African title defence in Egypt
The squad—tested on four continents and forged in the crucible of international competition—carries the weight of a nation’s expectations as they prepare to defend the African crown against the continent’s best.
Ghana's Badminton Association has unveiled the nine-strong junior national team that will defend the African title at the forthcoming All-Africa Junior Championships 2026 in Egypt. Scheduled from September 25 to October 17, 2026, at the Cairo Stadium Indoor Hall, the team will undergo a residential training camp ahead of the competition.
The squad has been rigorously selected based on their performances in various competitions across the 2025-2026 season, including the Junior Elite Series, the 2026 National Championships, and other sanctioned events sanctioned by the BWF and Badminton Confederation of Africa.
The athletes, both men and women, represent the diverse talent pool available in Ghana. The women's team includes SULLO Alana-Jirapa from Upper West Region, QUARCOO Racheal from Greater Accra Region, ADU Ama Korama Moslena from Agona Nyakrom, Central Region, SARPEI Margaret from Tema, Greater Accra Region, and FALAK Takhwani from Tema, Greater Accra Region.
The men's team comprises OBENG - SHANG Francis -Osu from Greater Accra Region, AMOFA Andy - Nyaboo from Konongo Ashanti Region, ADU-MINTAH Obabompa from Agona Nyarkrom, Central Region, and AMASAH Samuel Koteikai from Korlebu, Greater Accra Region.
The Ghanaian junior team's global exposure has been a key factor in their selection. They have already experienced the highest levels of international competition, including events in Spain, USA, Asia, and Africa. Team Manager Jessica Lomotey expressed confidence in the team's ability to defend the African crown, noting their global experience. The squad's journey to Egypt is a testament to the strategic vision of Ghana Badminton to transform the nation's badminton scene into a continental powerhouse.
Over the next fortnight, the team will undergo intensive training at Ghana's premier badminton facilities, focusing on match simulations, strength programmes, tactical analysis, and pressure scenario training. The squad has also been invited to participate in selected workshops at the BWF Youth Athlete Development camp in Cairo, including a Shuttle Time Youth Leadership Workshop and an IOC Athlete 365 Career+ Self-Discovery Workshop.
These opportunities will help develop the athletes not just as skilled badminton players, but as leaders and ambassadors for the sport.
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