MMFL will join a number of corporate organisations at the tournament scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the University of Ghana Stadium, but the fintech company is not approaching the competition as a mere corporate fun day.

Determined to compete for honours, MMFL has invested in its preparations by bringing in foreign coaches to provide technical direction to its various teams, a move that has injected additional confidence and competitive intensity into the camp.

The company will compete in men’s soccer, table tennis, lawn tennis, female penalty shoot-out, unisex sack race, tug of peace, lime and spoon relay and the CEO’s penalty shoot-out.

The biggest attraction for MMFL could be its men’s soccer campaign, where the team faces Virtual Security Africa in what promises to be a highly competitive encounter.
With its players benefiting from structured preparations and expert technical guidance, MMFL believes it has assembled a team capable of going all the way.

An MMFL official said the company had deliberately raised the bar in its preparations and would not be satisfied with simply taking part.

“We are coming to compete, and we are coming to win. The preparations have been very deliberate, and bringing in foreign coaches demonstrates how seriously we are taking this tournament,” he said.

“We have talented people, we have worked on our strategy and we are ready for the challenge,” the official added.

According to the official, MMFL’s participation is also about creating an opportunity for staff to build stronger bonds outside the workplace while demonstrating the same values of teamwork, discipline and excellence that drive the company’s operations.

“We respect every organisation participating, but when the whistle goes, there will be no friendships on the field. We are ready to take the tournament by storm and make sure MMFL’s presence is felt in every discipline we enter,” the official said.

The company’s preparations have generated considerable excitement among staff, with teams across the various disciplines eager to translate their training into results on competition day.

For the MMFL football team, the assignment against Virtual Security Africa will provide an immediate test of its ambitions. The fintech company is therefore heading into Saturday’s competition with one clear objective — to compete hard, win big and leave the University of Ghana Stadium with its reputation as one of the tournament’s strongest corporate sporting outfits firmly established.

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The announcement, made during the Foundation’s official unveiling ceremony under the theme “Backing Champions. Building National Pride” at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra on Tuesday, marks one of the most significant private-sector investments in Team Ghana’s campaign and signals growing corporate confidence in the country’s sporting future.

The sponsorship will support Team Ghana’s international pre-camp preparations, athlete readiness and final build-up to the Games while encouraging other corporate institutions to join the national effort.

Addressing athletes, sports administrators, government officials, corporate leaders and the media, President of the African Paralympic Committee and Ghana Paralympic Committee, Mr. Samson Deen, delivered a passionate address that extended beyond appreciation for the sponsorship. His message challenged Ghana’s sporting fraternity to embrace discipline, institutional leadership and unity as the foundation for attracting sustainable investment into sports.

Mr. Deen stressed that corporate organizations are prepared to support sports, but only when they see professionalism, transparency and coordinated leadership.

“How do you expect a sponsor to carry money and dump the money into confusion? It’s not possible.”

He explained that sponsorship is earned through credible governance, accountability and trust rather than emotional appeals or fragmented fundraising efforts.

According to him, sports institutions must become dependable organizations capable of managing resources responsibly if they expect long-term corporate partnerships.

Reflecting on reforms introduced after assuming office as President of the Ghana Paralympic Committee in 2019, Mr. Deen disclosed that one of his earliest decisions was to prohibit athletes from publicly soliciting financial support through radio interviews, letters or individual appeals.

He recalled instructing athletes that fundraising was the responsibility of the institution—not individual competitors.

“I told my athletes, if I am the President, you cannot seek support on radio. You cannot write letters asking for support. If I see your letter, I will stop it.”

He explained that the decision was intended to eliminate the damaging perception that Paralympians were beggars and instead position the movement as a respected national institution worthy of investment.

Today, he said, official requests from the Paralympic Committee receive greater respect because they are presented through established institutional structures rather than individual appeals.

Mr. Deen urged all sporting disciplines—including athletics, swimming, para sports and every national federation—to work together under one united vision.

He emphasized that internal divisions weaken the sector and discourage investment, while unity strengthens the ability to advocate for athletes and influence national policy.

“Sports is a family. If you are a sports person, we are one family. Let us come together. Let us stop destroying ourselves.”

He also reminded stakeholders that genuine transformation requires decisive action rather than slogans.

“It’s not by the words, ‘Reset, Reset.’ No. It is by action.”

Drawing from his experience during the organization of the African Games, Mr. Deen acknowledged the enormous financial and operational pressures encountered, including exchange-rate volatility, funding shortages and logistical challenges.

Despite these obstacles, he praised the dedication of officials and volunteers who sacrificed personal resources to ensure the successful delivery of the Games.

He paid particular tribute to individuals who invested their own funds to solve urgent operational problems, describing such acts as examples of true leadership and commitment to national service.

He further revealed that while robust disagreements often occurred behind closed doors, leaders maintained unity publicly in the interest of Ghanaian sports.

“Inside the room we fought. But when we came outside, we led together and cleaned the mess.”

The EEZZY Group Foundation’s GHS 800,000 sponsorship has been widely welcomed as a demonstration of how strategic partnerships between corporate Ghana and the sporting community can create lasting national impact.

The Foundation’s support is expected to enhance Team Ghana’s preparations ahead of Glasgow 2026 while inspiring additional private-sector investment into sports development.

Stakeholders described the initiative as more than a financial contribution, calling it a statement of confidence in Ghana’s athletes and an investment in national pride.

As Team Ghana intensifies preparations for the Commonwealth Games, Mr. Deen’s message resonated strongly throughout the ceremony: sustainable success in sports will be built not only through funding, but through disciplined leadership, institutional credibility, unity and collective responsibility.

With the EEZZY Group Foundation taking the lead, the event concluded with a renewed call for government, corporate Ghana and all sports stakeholders to unite behind Team Ghana and help build a stronger, more respected and globally competitive sporting nation.

Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Joseph Anang are the goalkeepers for the tournament, with Solomon Agbesi being added to the squad as an additional member.

Cyprus-based defender Derrick Luckassen also makes the list after coming in to replace Alexander Djiku, who is ruled out after picking up a hamstring injury that will keep him on the sidelines for at least six weeks.

Gideon Mensah, Baba Abdul Rahman, Thomas Partey, Alidu Seidu, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Antoine Semenyo, Iñaki Williams and captain Jordan Ayew will be making yet another FIFA World Cup appearance after making the final list.

There is a place for World Cup debuts for Jerome Opoku, Kojo Oppong Peprah, Abdul Mumin, Benjamin Asare, Joseph Anang, Kwasi Sibo, Augustine Boakye, Caleb Yirenkyi, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Ernest Nuamah, Brandon Thomas-Asante and Prince Kwabena Adu.

Ghana will play against Wales in Cardiff on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, before flying out to Washington to continue preparations for the World Cup that kicks off on June 11, 2026.

The Black Stars will open their campaign against Panama on June 17 before facing England and Croatia in their Group L matches.

Goalkeepers:

Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Anang

Defenders:

Baba Abdul Rahman, Gideon Mensah, Marvin Senaya, Alidu Seidu, Abdul Mumin, Jerome Opoku, Jonas Adjetey, Kojo Oppong Peprah, Derrick Luckassen

Midfielders:

Elisha Owusu, Thomas Partey, Kwasi Sibo, Augustine Boakye, Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Kamal Deen Sulemana

Forwards:

Christopher Bonsu Baah, Ernest Nuamah, Antoine Semenyo, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Prince Kwabena Adu, Inaki Williams, Jordan Ayew.

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Joseph Effah gave Nations the lead on 31 minutes with a close range header but Abdul Razak Salifu headed in a powerful equaliser for Dreams on the stroke of halftime.

Both sides created a lot of chances in the second half and extra time, but none could break the stalemate, sending the match into the dreaded penalty shootout after 120 minutes.

Nations held their nerve to edge it 5-4 after both sides took six kicks each, to lift their first major silverware.

The triumph is historic as the Abrankese side become the first club in 34 years to win the FA Cup after suffering relegation from the GPL— after Ho Voradep’s 3-2 conquest of conquest of Neoplan Stars on penalties after a 2-2 draw.

The victory crowns a remarkable cup campaign Nations FC who will represent Ghana in the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup.

Still coming to terms with their relegation from the Ghana Premier League (GPL) after the final round of matches last Sunday, Nations FC are desperate for a consolation and they couldn’t have been presented with a better opportunity than the cup final.

A competition that has consistently lived up it’s “obiaa by3 obiaa” mantra, to wit, “no one is above another”, Nations take on the 2023 champions, Dreams who ended the GPL on a superb run, winning five of their last six matches to jump into 4th place on 52 points, just two behind Accra Hearts of Oak who finished in third.

Despite holding on for a 1-0 win at Kalera United on the final day, Nations’ 3- year stay in the Ghanaian top flight ended in disaster as they became the third team to follow Eleven Wonders and Hohoe United into relegation as rivals Swedru All Blacks and Young Apostles both won to maintain their respective advantages to survive.

Now headed to Division One League next term, Nations hope to appease their fans with the FA Cup but it won’t come easy against Dreams FC who are determined to claim their second cup title and head back to the continental stage. The ‘Still Believe’ club went on to record a sensational run in the CAF Confederations Cup run.

Road to the Final

Nations FC began their FA Cup run with a win over Division One League Zone Two side Ebony FC in the Round of 64 before eliminating fellow Zone Two side AshantiGold SC, the current champions of their zone.

They then beat Ghana Premier League side Swedru All Blacks 2-1, edged past Berekum Chelsea on penalties in the quarter-finals, and secured a semi-final victory against Aduana FC in Swedru.

The Abrankese-based club have scored eight goals and conceded only two throughout the competition, making them one of the strongest defensive sides in the tournament.

Dreams FC on the other hand head into Sunday’s decider after bundling out eventual league champions Medeama SC 3-2 in a high-stakes semi finals of the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup.

Earlier, they overcame Division One League side Semper Fi 2-1, beat Division Two club Asanska FC 2-0, before seeing off former finalists Inter Allies 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 stalemate in the quarter-finals

The Starlets started the game brightly and took the lead through Eric Adu Gyamfi, who found the back of the net to break the deadlock and give the team a deserved advantage.

The goal lifted the confidence of the Ghanaian side, who controlled large spells of the game and continued to push forward in search of more goals.

However, Uganda responded before halftime and drew level through a corner kick situation, bringing the game back to 1-1 heading into the break.

The Black Starlets returned strongly for the second half and restored their lead through Abdul Latif Wunzalgu, whose goal looked set to send Ghana to the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar later this year.

With the Black Starlets appearing to be in control and just minutes away from qualification, Uganda were awarded a penalty with about five minutes remaining in the contest. The East Africans converted from the spot to level the game at 2-2 and force the match into a penalty shootout.

The shootout proved dramatic and tense, with both sides converting several kicks. In the end, Uganda edged Ghana 8-7 on penalties to secure qualification to the World Cup.

The painful defeat means the Black Starlets will miss out on the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup despite an impressive and spirited campaign in Morocco.

Head Coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum and his players will now have to regroup and shift attention to the next qualification cycle.

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The young boxer, a native of Osu, delivered a standout performance throughout the competition, culminating in a closely contested final bout against his teammate, Elliot Ayi-Bontey.

Quartey secured victory with a 2:1 decision, showcasing composure and skill beyond his years.

His achievement was witnessed by his proud mother, who enrolled him at Wisdom Boxing Gym earlier this year. Speaking after the bout, she expressed her joy at her son’s rapid development.

She noted that bringing him to the gym consistently from Monday to Friday has not only improved his abilities but also ensured he enjoys the process. For her, his happiness and growth remain the top priorities.

Coach Asare also praised the young fighters, expressing satisfaction with their overall performance in the tournament.

He highlighted the potential both Ishmael and Elliot have shown, emphasizing that their progress is a result of dedication and structured training.

Both finalists competed in a premier-style juvenile boxing tournament and successfully advanced to the finals, underlining the strength of the program at Wisdom Boxing Gym.

The coach further commended assistant coaches Emmanuel Quaye and Emmanuel Adjei for their commitment and the quality work they have done with the boys.

In the end, it was Ishmael Quartey who stood out, claiming the championship title in the 23–26 kg division and announcing himself as a promising young talent to watch.

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Training at Wisdom Boxing Gym under the guidance of experienced trainer Coach Ofori Asare, Lomotey has embraced a demanding schedule, competing across multiple national and international platforms as part of his development.

At the Ghana National Championships earlier this year, Lomotey delivered a strong performance before being eliminated in the semifinals by Daniel Amu, who went on to claim the championship in the division.

He followed this with another competitive outing at the Youth National Championships, where his campaign ended in the quarterfinals after a bout with Samuel Plange, who has since progressed to the finals.

Despite these setbacks, Lomotey’s determination remained evident. Drawing from the experience gained, he stepped onto the continental stage at the U15 Accra Box Cup, where he delivered an impressive performance to emerge champion in the 44–47kg division.

Coaches at Wisdom Boxing Gym describe Lomotey as highly coachable and disciplined, noting his willingness to learn and adapt after each contest. His performances reflect not only his growing skill set but also his mental toughness – an essential trait for long-term success in the sport.

As the year progresses, Lomotey is expected to continue competing and refining his craft, with many in the boxing community keeping a close watch on his development.

With a strong support system and a commitment to improvement, Philemon Lomotey’s journey highlights the pathway of a young athlete learning, evolving, and steadily rising through the ranks of Ghanaian boxing.

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The “MMFL Staff Wellness Walk” spanning 8 kilometres, began at Ayi Mensah and proceeded up the mountains at a steady pace, with participants energised by a vibrant brass band to the finish point at Peduase Lodge where the event was climaxed with some a high-octane aerobic sessions.

MMFL, rebranded from MobileMoney Limited (MMlL) effective March 31, 2026, as a standalone entity that now operates all MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) services, focusing on scaling fintech growth while complying with regulatory requirements.

Over 80 staff of MMFL took part in the early morning walk, to challenge staff to maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep fit for the year ahead, as well as to inculcate teamwork and togetherness.

Speaking to journalists after the aerobic sessions at the Peduase Lodge, Dzifa Romano Mensah, Head, Human Resource at MMFL, said the initiative was to empower staff to maximise efficient services to their customers. She indicated that similar exercises are planned for the latter part of the year to drive wellness and superior customer services.

“This is not just about keeping us safe but also ensuring that we are performing and delivering when it comes to our business,” Mrs Mensah said.

“It’s been definitely worth it and amazing. Not just the walking but holding each other because our strengths are different, and that’s the power of teamwork. We are also a family because MMFL brings us all together,” she said.

Otto Addo and his squad upped the intensity at the Austria Football School pitch on Wednesday evening. The match is scheduled for the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna on Friday, March 27, 2026.

You can take a look at the best of our training photos by going through the gallery below.

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