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Ghana’s men’s and women’s national hockey teams, the Black Sticks, have set their sights on continental glory as they head to Ismailia, Egypt, for the 11th Men’s and 9th Women’s Hockey Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled for October 11–18, 2025.
Head coaches Richmond Attipoe (men) and Boakyi-Yiadom (women), have named their final 18-player squads, blending seasoned campaigners with emerging talents after weeks of intensive preparation at the Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium in Accra.
The teams are set to depart Accra on Wednesday, October 8, determined to end Ghana’s long wait for an African title — a drought stretching back to their historic triumph at the inaugural tournament in 1974.
Leading the charge will be Luke Damalie of the Ghana Revenue Service, who captains the men’s side, while Mavis Berko of the Ghana Immigration Service will wear the armband for the women’s team.
Both squads will represent Ghana at the African Hockey Federation (AfHF) quadrennial competition, which also serves as the continent’s qualifier for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, to be hosted in Amstelveen, Netherlands and August Wavre, Belgium, from 14–30, 2026.
Currently ranked second in Africa in women’s hockey and third in men’s, Ghana’s consistent presence at the top tier of the continental game has fuelled optimism that this year could finally bring silverware home.
The team’s confidence is soaring after weeks of fine-tuning tactics and fitness, with both sides eager to translate hard work into results when the tournament gets underway.
“We have put everything in place and the teams are prepared to fight for the country. We wish them the very best,” said Rita Odei, the General Secretary of the Ghana Hockey Association (GHA), in an interview with the Graphic Sports yesterday.
Benjamin Kweku Acquah, Daniel Ansah Anim, Luke Kofi Damalie (captain), Stephen Ofosu Asamoah, Emmanuel Elorm Akaba, Benjamin Kwofie, Jesus Nii Nortey Nortey, Malik Abdul, Samuel Akpene Agbeli, Francis Lartey Tettey, Bernard Addo Quaye, Christopher Dogbe, Francis Folivi, Kofi Okyere Quagraine, Prince Klutse, Abdellah Addison, Joshua Amartey Teye and Sylvester Akwafo Apronti.
Dorothy Ngissah, Precious Osei Amponsah, Mavis Boatemaa Berko (captain), Adwoa Amoah, Adiza Sulemana, Asana Gbati, Jennifer Tenejotop, Lydia Afriyie, Mercy Ackon, Margaret Owusuwaa, Rafiatu Okine, Gifty Addae, Charity Akoto, Vivian Nakuor, Martha Sarfoa, Jennifer Konadu, Hagiet Copson and Regina Mensah.
