{
  "id": 13090991,
  "title": "StarOil fuels growth of Rugby League in Ghana",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/staroil-fuels-growth-of-rugby-league-in-ghana",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T10:06:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/staroil-fuels-growth-of-rugby-league-in-ghana/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "StarOil's GH¢10,000 fuel contribution will help Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG) host the second edition of Friday Night Footy, expanding the sport's reach among young players in Ghana. The event, set for November 6, 2026, will showcase the Diva Series Final and Men’s 13s Championship Final, featuring emerging rugby league talent. Representatives from RLFG and the Greater Accra Rugby League Association met with StarOil on October 8 to finalize the partnership. Amewuda Bernard Eyram, StarOil's Marketing Officer, presented the fuel vouchers. This collaboration aligns with RLFG's efforts to boost participation and provide opportunities for young people through rugby league competitions. For StarOil, the support underscores its commitment to youth development via sports, while RLFG sees it as a valuable collaboration to enhance event delivery. As the season nears its end, Friday Night Footy will celebrate the year's competition and spotlight young rugby league players.",
  "summary": "A GH¢10,000 fuel contribution from StarOil is set to help Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG) deliver the second edition of Friday Night Footy, as the sport continues to build a stronger platform for young players across the country. The contribution will support the event’s transport, stadium lighting and other operational requirements, including the movement of […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}