By Theo Sampah
Ghana’s junior golf team has written a historic chapter in the nation’s sporting journey with a spirited debut at the ongoing Africa Youth Games, Angola 2025.
For the first time since the inception of the Games, Ghana’s flag was flown on the golf course, carried with pride by two young trailblazers, Kingsley Afful and Ellen Abena Amezado.
Despite being debutants on a highly competitive continental stage, the young golfers proved that Ghana’s future in golf is bright, bold, and full of promise.
Leading the charge was Kingsley Afful, whose consistency and composure set him apart in the boys’ event. Competing against golfers from eight nations, Kingsley posted impressive scores of 77 in Round One, followed by 74 in Round Two and 74 in Round Three, finishing with a total of 225 strokes (+9 to par).
His performance earned him third place on the leaderboard, securing Ghana’s first-ever golf medal at the Africa Youth Games—a well-deserved bronze medal, capped with the official Games souvenir.
Kingsley’s podium finish was more than just a personal triumph; it was a powerful statement that Ghanaian junior golfers can compete and succeed at the highest youth level in Africa.
In the girls’ category, Ellen Abena Amezado displayed resilience, determination, and courage in a tightly contested five-team event. Ellen recorded 87 in Round One, improved with a strong 80 in Round Two, and closed with 85 in Round Three, finishing fourth overall with a total score of 252 (+36 to par).
She narrowly missed out on a medal, finishing behind gold medalist Mariam Masiya of Zimbabwe, silver medalist Belinda Wanjiru of Kenya, and bronze medalist Josephine Clement Benjamin of Nigeria. Yet, Ellen’s performance remains a significant milestone, marking Ghana’s first competitive appearance in girls’ golf at the Africa Youth Games and laying a solid foundation for future success.
Beyond scores and medals, Ghana’s participation itself stands as a victory—one born of vision, development, and belief in youth talent. The presence of Kingsley Afful and Ellen Abena Amezado in Angola symbolizes the steady growth of golf in Ghana and the country’s commitment to nurturing young athletes for international competition.
As the Africa Youth Games continue, Ghana’s maiden outing in golf will be remembered not only for the bronze medal won, but for opening a new chapter—one filled with hope, inspiration, and the promise of greater achievements ahead.
