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GDFF Honours Dr Agyemang Rawlings for Support to Deaf Football

December 22, 2025
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Chris Ekpo presenting the citation to Dr Zanetor Agyemang Rawlings. Looking on are executives of the GDFF GHANA’S youth athletes have returned home after a remarkable performance at the 2025 African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola. The team won three gold medals, six silver medals, and 12 bronze medals making a total medal haul of 21, having competed in 12 sports discipline, confirming Ghana’s growing depth across the sporting spectrum and the conscious effort in young talent development. The highlight of Ghana’s campaign was the impressive performances in badminton, boxing, and athletics. The badminton team put up a stellar show, winning Gold in Boys Doubles and Girls Doubles, Silver in Mixed Doubles and Bronze in Girls Singles, Mixed Relay and Mixed Doubles, making a total of six. The team, made up of Adu-Mintah Obapomba and Adu Moslena Ama Korama, Racheal Quarcoo and Andy Amofa, were a delight to watch. Ghana’s boxing team also made a mark, with four boxers securing medals, including Margaret Angel Naa Oyoo, who impressed with her maturity and skill in the women’s 46-48kg class to win bronze for Ghana. Richardson Ofori and Rahman Ablorh won Gold and Silver respectively for Ghana in boxing as William Laryea won bronze medal. Ghana’s young track and field athletes delivered commendable performances, gaining valuable experience and exposure. Their efforts contributed significantly to Ghana’s overall performance at the games with Coffie Mary winning silver in Women’s 400m hurdles
Chris Ekpo presenting the citation to Dr Zanetor Agyemang Rawlings. Looking on are executives of the GDFF GHANA’S youth athletes have returned home after a remarkable performance at the 2025 African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola. The team won three gold medals, six silver medals, and 12 bronze medals making a total medal haul of 21, having competed in 12 sports discipline, confirming Ghana’s growing depth across the sporting spectrum and the conscious effort in young talent development. The highlight of Ghana’s campaign was the impressive performances in badminton, boxing, and athletics. The badminton team put up a stellar show, winning Gold in Boys Doubles and Girls Doubles, Silver in Mixed Doubles and Bronze in Girls Singles, Mixed Relay and Mixed Doubles, making a total of six. The team, made up of Adu-Mintah Obapomba and Adu Moslena Ama Korama, Racheal Quarcoo and Andy Amofa, were a delight to watch. Ghana’s boxing team also made a mark, with four boxers securing medals, including Margaret Angel Naa Oyoo, who impressed with her maturity and skill in the women’s 46-48kg class to win bronze for Ghana. Richardson Ofori and Rahman Ablorh won Gold and Silver respectively for Ghana in boxing as William Laryea won bronze medal. Ghana’s young track and field athletes delivered commendable performances, gaining valuable experience and exposure. Their efforts contributed significantly to Ghana’s overall performance at the games with Coffie Mary winning silver in Women’s 400m hurdles

The Ghana Deaf Football Federation (GDFF) on Friday presented a citation to Dr Zanetor Agyemang Rawlings, Member of Parliament for Klottey-Korle Constituency, in recognition of her unwavering support for the federation’s activities.

This marks the second recognition in the month, following a similar presentation to Dr James Orleans-Lindsay of J.L. Properties, another patron of the GDFF.

According to Mr Ransford Lartey, GDFF Public Relations Officer, Dr Agyemang Rawlings has been a pillar of support over the years, and the federation deemed it important to honour her contributions.

“We presented the citation and certificate of recognition for her unconditional love and support for the GDFF. We hope this gesture inspires her to continue uplifting our deaf footballers,” Mr Lartey said.

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The GDFF also briefed her on their impending World Cup qualification in Cameroon and the outstanding debts from their last World Cup participation in Malaysia.

Receiving the citation, Dr Agyemang Rawlings expressed gratitude and promised to work with other patrons to ensure the GDFF gains the recognition it deserves. She stressed the importance of supporting people with disabilities just like able-bodied individuals to make life more inclusive and bearable.

Also present at the event were GDFF officials, including President Mr Christopher Ekpo, Secretary-General Patrick Johnson, Deputy Team Manager Kwame Attah, Head Coach Godfred Baffoe, and Interpreter Kwame Anniah Asampana.

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