Sammy Heywood Okine July 8, 2026 2 min read
Eezzy Group Foundation has presented an amount of 800,000ghc to Team Ghana preparing for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow Scotland.
The presentation took place on Tuesday at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra in a ceremony, under the theme: “Backing Champions, Building National Pride”.
Mr. Mohammed Raii, Founder and Chairman of Eezzy Group prayed that sports should be part of the resetting agenda of President John Dramani Mahama. He urged the team to do well to attract others, so that the world will know about Eezzy..
Mr. Samson Deen, President of the Africa and Ghana National Paralympic Committee who initiated the package hoped that Team Ghana will excel and climb the podium at the Games. He noted that when athletes are well treated, they perform well.
Mr. Ernest Danso, Chef de Mission of Team Ghana was optimistic that Ghana will reap medals with 40 athletes taking part in Boxing, Athletics, Weightlifting, Cycling, Swimming and Para sports.
Ms Betty Mensah Krosby, who represented the Minister of Sports and Recreation commended Eezzy Group and inspired the athletes to go and show that they are champions from Ghana.
Captain Smart of Onua TV fame in an address hinted that sports is a valuable unifier and Ghana can benefit a lot with more investment in sport.
Present were Secretary General of the Ghana Olympic Committee, Muniru Kassim, Vice President Mawuko Afadzinu, Executive Board members Nana Adu Mankattah, Kamal Sulley Delphina Quaye and Communications Director Charles Osei Asibey who was MC of the ceremony.
Some members of the NPC at the event were Ignatius Elletey, Henry Larbie, Mike Wes and para athletes who are going to represent Ghana at the Games. like Tahiru Haruna, Raphael Botsyo Nkegbe and Zinabu Issah.
In attendance were some Black Bombers, notably Mathias Ashitey and their officials, Charles Quartey and Mustapha Nettey. Judo was represented by Elkanah Dodoo and their Secretary. Weightlifting Coach Michael Abotsi was also present.
The Immigrations band and National Supporters Union entertained guests with music.
The Commonwealth Games is from July 23 to August 2, 2026. Over 50 nations are going to be represented by over 3,000 athletes and officials.