Winneba Hunters crowned champions of IOM National Netball Championship

Winneba Hunters have been declared champions of the IOM National Netball Championship following a thrilling final match at the Accra Sports Stadium. The Hunters, celebrating their 10th anniversary, triumphed over Accra-based Spice Girls, marking a significant milestone for the team. Blazing Hands secured third place, while Generations Netball Academy finished fourth.

Organised by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Ghana’s Addressing Trafficking in Sports Project, the championship aimed to promote safe and inclusive sporting environments and raise awareness of trafficking risks among young athletes. Hunter's coach, Yusuf Suleman Alhassan, expressed his joy at the team's victory, commending the well-organised event.

Sita Esinam Amamoo Mensah was named the Best Player of the tournament, while Ernestina Abeyin Nkrumah of Blazing Hands won the Best Shooter award. The event also provided a platform to discuss the future of netball in Ghana and the importance of safeguarding athletes seeking opportunities abroad, with IOM representative Elsie Afia Owusu emphasizing the need for athletes to exercise caution when pursuing international contracts, stressing the importance of safe and legal migration pathways.