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Ghana’s junior golf team made history with their debut at the Africa Youth Games Angola 2025, marking a significant milestone for the country’s golfing scene. The team, led by Kingsley Afful and Ellen Abena Amezado, showcased their skills against top young golfers from across the continent.
Kingsley Afful secured Ghana’s first-ever golf medal at the Africa Youth Games, winning bronze with impressive scores of 77, 74, and 74 in the boys’ event. Ellen Abena Amezado narrowly missed out on a medal, finishing fourth in the girls’ category with scores of 87, 80, and 85.
The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) praised the team’s performance, highlighting the country’s growing golfing talent. The GOC also acknowledged the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Government of Ghana for their support in developing sports in the country.
The Africa Youth Games, organized by the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), provides a platform for young athletes to showcase their skills and gain international exposure. Ghana’s junior golf team is one of 70 athletes representing the country in 15 sports at the games.
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.
