Africa-Press – Ghana. The Eastern Regional Second Cycle School Sports Association (ERSCSSA) has been commended for its outstanding mentorship and grooming of six students from the area, endowed with diverse talents who earned spots on Ghana’s national team.
These talented individuals were part of the squad that represented Ghana at the 2025 Confederation of African Football (CAF) tournament held in Accra last month.
Dr Ivy Asantewaa Owusu, the Eastern Regional Director of Education, lauded the Association and Physical Education Coordinators for their dedication in training and equipping students to develop their athletic potential.
At the opening ceremony of the 36th Eastern Regional Inter-Collegiate and Super Zonal Championship in Koforidua, she underscored the importance of sports in fostering patriotism and unity.
“Sports teaches discipline, teamwork, and national pride. I therefore urge all students to uphold self-discipline and adhere to the rules of the games for a successful competition,” Dr Owusu stated.
To officially commence the championship, the Regional Director kicked off the ceremonial football at the Koforidua Sports Stadium, marking the start of the event.
The highly anticipated Super Zonal Championship drew participation from 60 Senior High Schools (SHS) across eight zones, competing in both soccer and athletics.
Mr Isaac Owusu Agyeman, the Regional Chairman of ERSCSSA, highlighted significance of the event, stressing its role in talent discovery and the promotion of mental alertness among students.
“The aim is to empower young athletes and equip them to contribute meaningfully to national development,” he said.
The soccer tournament will run for three days, from May 5th to 7th, while the athletics competition will span 10 days, from May 12th to 22nd, with both male and female students participating.
Mr Agyeman appealed to individuals and organisations worldwide to support the association by providing essential resources to enhance sports development in the region, acknowledging that such contributions would go a long way to help ERSCSSA achieve its objectives.
Among the participating schools were the Attafuah Senior Technical High School, Salvation Army SHS, Aburi Girls SHS, Okuapemman Senior High School, Abuakwa State College, Mpraeso Senior High School, New Juaben Senior High School, and Koforidua Senior High Technical School.
At the end of the championship, the overall best school will be awarded gold medals, a certificate, and a trophy.
The first runner-up will receive silver medals, a certificate, and a trophy, while the second runner-up will take home bronze medals and a certificate.
Additionally, individual students who excel in their respective sports disciplines will receive certificates of merit.
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