Accra Basketball League Resumes After Player's Death

The 2026 Greater Accra Basketball League has officially resumed play at the El-Wak Sports Stadium, marking a return to competition after an enforced break. The league paused its schedule due to a tragic medical emergency that resulted in the passing of Michael Arhin, a player for the Coldstore team, on May 20.

Following extensive consultations with all stakeholders, the decision was made to continue the league in Arhin's honor. The resumption featured a slate of exciting games across all divisions, showcasing the resilience and spirit of the basketball community. In Division 1, defending champions Knights demonstrated their prowess with a decisive 87–54 victory over Reformers. Magic also secured a win, defeating the University of Ghana 52–39, while Tusk Basketball Academy impressed with a 73–56 triumph over the Ghana Navy. Abubakari Suleman was notably named Player of the Game for his outstanding performance, tallying 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks.

The Men's Division 2 also saw competitive matchups. Burma Camp Kings narrowly edged out Dunk Grassroots 55–53, Ghana Immigration delivered a dominant 83–60 victory over Tesano Youth, and Titans defeated Gbawe Basketball Academy 69–61. In an all-service clash, Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) secured a tense 65–62 win against the Ghana Air Force.

The Women's division commenced with an all-civilian contest where Galaxy triumphed over Aces 52–40. Reformers followed with a solid 60–39 win against Army, spearheaded by Promise Ofori's 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals. Navy also recorded a victory, defeating Police 50–41. Defending champions, GRA, posted the most significant win of the day, overwhelming Braves with an 88–16 scoreline. However, all matches involving Coldstore have been temporarily suspended to allow for the final funeral rites of Michael Arhin, scheduled for June 27.