The Ghana Badminton Association successfully wrapped up its National Doubles Championship at the Borteyman Sports Complex, delivering a full day of high-intensity badminton on July 4, 2026 as Ahmad Abdul Samad and Andy Amofa took the spotlight.
The one-day championship brought together over 50 athletes from across the country, competing in Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles.
In the Men’s Singles, Andy Amofa was in commanding form. He cruised past Nathaniel Adeka Kwaw in the group stage with a 2-0 win (21-18, 21-15) before dispatching Klausbi Gamor 2-0 (21-17, 21-9).
The final pitched him against his University of Ghana teammate Leslie Adote Addo. Amofa controlled the pace, mixing clears with sharp drop shots to seal a convincing 2-0 victory (21-11, 21-12). Andy Amofa claimed gold, Leslie Adote Addo settled for silver, while Reuben Teye Tetteh took bronze.
The Mixed Doubles crown went to Ahmad Abdul Samad and Prospera Nantuo, who were flawless throughout the competition. They opened with a dominant group-stage win over Jessica Lomotey and Reuben Teye Tetteh (21-15, 21-10).
In the final, Samad and Nantuo showed great composure in the rallies to defeat Racheal Quarcoo and Brempong Ofori Acheampong 2-0 (21-16, 22-20) and clinch gold. Silver went to Quarcoo and Acheampong, while bronze was claimed by Tetteh and Lomotey.
Attention then shifted to the Men’s Doubles final, where Ahmad Abdul Samad teamed up with Ebenezer Kwame Korampong against the University of Ghana pair of Andy Amofa and Leslie Adote Addo.
Amofa and Addo edged the opening game 21-19, but Samad and Korampong raised their intensity, tightened their defence and dominated the next two games 21-9, 21-13 to snatch the gold medal. Amofa and Addo earned silver, with Jonathan Ankrah and Francis Obeng Shang taking bronze.
Speaking after his double success, Ahmad Abdul Samad said the competition was tough, “It wasn’t easy at all. Everyone came well prepared, so we also had to prepare hard. We took it one match at a time, and in the end we reached the finals and won.”
Andy Amofa reflected on the tournament, “we prepared very well, and by God’s grace we won medals. In the men’s doubles final, our opponents were very strong. We were tired, and there were injuries too, but we’ve learned a lot. Next time, we’ll come back stronger.”
In the Women’s Doubles, former national star Victoria Asmah partnered U-15 sensation Alana Faith Sullo and proved untouchable. They began their campaign with a comfortable win over Jessica Lomotey and Prospera Nantuo (21-10, 21-12), followed by another victory against Kezia Efuah Amoah and Stephanie Bequine (21-3, 21-8).
The final was one-sided, as Asmah and Sullo overwhelmed Naud Mwinsoma and Innocentia Yevugah 2-0 (21-5, 21-6) to secure gold. Silver went to Lomotey and Nantuo, while Amoah and Bequine picked up bronze.
Victoria Asmah encouraged young players to stay committed, “Badminton is stressful but very beautiful. If you train hard, stay focused and listen to your coaches, you’ll get there. I came here determined to win gold, and I’m very happy I did.”
At the end of the championship, winners were rewarded with medals, plaques and cash prizes
By; Victoria Kwofie
