Ghana has unveiled a strong nine-member squad for the 2026 All-Africa Junior Badminton Championships, scheduled to take place in Egypt from September 23 to October 15.
The squad features some of the country’s promising young badminton talents, with athletes drawn from across Ghana following a rigorous selection process based on performances during the 2025–2026 season.
The women’s team will be represented by Racheal Quarcoo, Moslena Adu, Margaret Sarpei, Falak Takhwani and Alana Faith Sullo, while Francis Obeng Shang, Andy Amofa, Obabompa Adu Mintah and Samuel Amasah will carry Ghana’s hopes in the men’s competition.
Most of the selected players have already established themselves on the domestic circuit, winning honours in various competitions, while several have also enjoyed success on the World and African stage.
Their experience at the continental level will be crucial as Ghana seeks to build on its previous achievements and challenge for honours in Egypt.
The selection follows performances in Junior Elite Series events, the 2026 National Championships and competitions sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and the Badminton Confederation of Africa (BCA).
The championships form part of Ghana’s broader development pathway towards the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, while participation in Egypt will also provide valuable exposure and opportunities linked to future international competitions, including the Youth Olympic Games.
With the competition fast approaching, the selected players are set to enter a residential training camp this week as they begin the final phase of their preparations.
The camp will focus on intensive training, match simulations, sport-specific strength and conditioning, tactical video analysis and pressure-scenario exercises designed to prepare the players for the demands of continental competition.
Ghana will be hoping the combination of domestic form, continental experience and intensive preparation can translate into another successful campaign when the young shuttlers take to the courts in Egypt.
By: Victoria Kwofie
