The climax of the 2019 Rugby League Federation Championship saw a lot of passion and commitment on the match day. The University of Ghana Rugby Field hosted the match day 6 fixtures between Pirates and Panthers, with Bulls and Skolars coming up thereafter.
The league table which had the Bulls sitting on top and the Skolars in a daunting Chase to overtake, took the match day to settle scores.
The Pirates and Panthers displaying equally great talents, amused spectators and guests with a good show of sportsmanship.
Nevertheless, the Panthers carried the day in a 20 to 6 score against Pirates.
The Bulls led by Collins Ofosu were unstoppable and managed another narrow but sweet victory over Skolars to be crowned Champions.
The President of the Federation, Mr. Farouk Nana Kwasi Prempeh and other executives of the Federation presented medals to the winners and runners up and a trophy to the Bulls. He said in his closing remarks that, the Federation is very motivated by the talents the league bears and as such the executive body are purposed to support any course that will uplift the sport in Ghana.
The Team Manager of the National Team, Jafaru Mustapha in an interview made mention of the Middle East Africa Championship which the National Team will be participating in Abuja coming October.
‘”In October, we will be taking a 20 man squad to represent Ghana in the Middle East Africa Championship in Abuja. The talents displayed over the past weeks are a proof we have what it takes to make Ghana proud”, he added.
Credit: Dennis Ababio
