Ghana’s Under-19 Girls Team delivered a commanding performance at the 2025 ITTF African Youth Championships, securing a resounding 3-0 victory over Benin in their team event clash.
Ghana’s Under-19 Girls Team delivered a commanding performance at the 2025 ITTF African Youth Championships, securing a resounding 3-0 victory over Benin in their team event clash.
In the opening match, Emerald Bortey overcame a second-set stumble to defeat Amadji Christelle in four sets (11-2, 6-11, 11-2, 11-3), earning Ghana the first point with a 3-1 win.
Next on the table was Emmanuella Yaa Kyere, who showed great composure and consistency, bouncing back from an early setback to outplay Mayaki Emmanuella in four sets (11-13, 11-8, 11-8, 11-9). Her dominant performance extended Ghana’s lead to 2-0.
The final match saw Philipa Aidoo in action against Amadji Christelle. In a tightly contested battle, Philipa held her nerve in key moments to edge out her opponent in straight but hard-fought sets (13-11, 11-6, 15-13), sealing the overall victory for Ghana with a 3-0 team scoreline.
With this win, Ghana’s Under-19 girls have made a bold statement of intent as they progress in the championship. Their blend of skill, determination, and teamwork was evident throughout the match, setting the tone for future fixtures.
By Apelles Addy, Ghana Table Tennis Association
