Accra basketball league resumes after player's death

The Greater Accra Basketball League has resumed play following an enforced break necessitated by the tragic passing of player Michael Arhin on May 20. The league returned to action last Tuesday, with games played across all divisions in honor of Arhin, a player for Coldstore.

Following consultations with stakeholders, the decision was made to continue the competition, ensuring that Arhin's memory is honored through continued play. The resumption saw several exciting matchups. In Division 2, Burma Camp Kings narrowly defeated Dunk Grassroots 55–53, Ghana Immigration secured a dominant 83–60 victory over Tesano Youth, and Titans beat Gbawe Basketball Academy 69–61.

Men's Division 1 also featured competitive games. Magic won 52–39 against the University of Ghana, while defending champions Knights demonstrated their prowess with an 87–54 win over Reformers. Tusk impressed with a 73–56 victory over the Ghana Navy, highlighted by Abubakari Suleman's standout performance of 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks, earning him player of the game honors. In an all-service clash, Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) edged out the Ghana Air Force 65–62 in a tense encounter.

The Women's division kicked off with Galaxy defeating Aces 52–40. Reformers secured a solid 60–39 win over Army, with Promise Ofori contributing 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals. Navy also recorded a victory, beating Police 50–41, while defending champions GRA achieved the day's largest margin of victory, overwhelming Braves 88–16. Matches involving Coldstore have been temporarily put on hold until after Michael Arhin's final funeral rites, scheduled for June 27.