By: Victoria Kwofie
The El-Wak Sports Stadium was the center of attraction on Sunday, November 2, as hundreds of basketball lovers filled the stands to witness the grand finale of the 2025 Accra Basketball League Playoffs.
The three-week playoff series saw teams compete fiercely for points, pride, and ultimate bragging rights. Fans and neutrals alike were fully engaged, cheering passionately and immersing themselves in the electric ABL atmosphere.
The final encounter between defending champions Spintex Knights and Tusk headlined the night, and the Knights did not disappoint. They clinched their third Accra Basketball League title, beating Tusk 71–55 to complete a remarkable three-peat in the league’s elite division.
The two sides had met earlier with Knights winning via technical default, but Tusk showed more fight in the finals. Tusk edged the first quarter 16–13, before the Knights responded strongly to lead 33–28 at halftime.
Knights pushed the tempo further, ending the third quarter at 55–44, before sealing the victory with a dominant final stretch.
Standout performer James Amotoe delivered a 20 point, 10 rebound, 4 assist masterpiece to earn Finals MVP.
Speaking after the game, Captain Elvis Pobi Siaw expressed his pride and gratitude; “all I can say is that I am very proud of my team. This journey has not been easy at all, but we thank God for bringing us this far.
We have worked, sacrificed, and stayed together as a family, and today it has paid off.” “But the work does not end here. We continue preparing because the target is bigger.
We want to keep improving and push beyond this league. I am grateful for my teammates. We did this together, and we will keep fighting together.”
Head Coach Salorm Thomas, who was also adjudged Male Coach of the Year, praised his players’ resilience and commitment; “this season really tested us, and it allowed a lot of players to step up. Some of the performances we saw wouldn’t have been discovered if we didn’t go through this journey. To finish it off with a third straight title is special, and we are grateful.”
“We are already shifting focus to our next goal, qualifying for the Basketball Africa League (BAL).
The brotherhood in this team is our backbone. They accept my coaching, they work selflessly, and they give everything. Coaching them is tough, but they give their all, and I am extremely proud of them.”
The night also saw special individual awards presented;
Bassey Effiong – Rookie of the Year
Omari Benjamin – Most Valuable Player of the Year
Coach Salorm Thomas – Male Coach of the Year
Spintex Knights were awarded a giant championship trophy along with a 10,000 Ghana Cedis cash prize.
The champions now set their sights on the continental stage, and with their current form, confidence, and chemistry, Ghana’s elite are ready to push for Africa.
