ACCC 2016

Shocks and Thrills on Day 4 as Defending Champions are Beaten

    In one of the two top liners of the Day 4 in the men’s competition, Kenya Police inflicted a painful 2-1 defeat on defending champions Eastern Company of Egypt. The defeat signaled the determination of other clubs to break the Egyptian dominance in the competition. Eastern were visibly stunned by the result as they stood on the turf in disbelief after the final whistle. In the second top liner, another set of Policemen from Ghana arrested the ambitions of dominant Sharkia with a sleek 1-0 victory. The Ghanaians fought the Egyptians in all compartments of the game signaling yet again the determination of other clubs to knock the Egyptians off their perch. The other men’s match between Wananchi and Weatherhead produced 7 goals with the latter running away with a 4-3 win. In the women’s encounter, homesters and favourites, Orange, dismissed Weatherhead 9-0 in a one sided match. Wananchi made sure they dispatched Dar Ladies 2-1, while contenders, Ghana Police and Heartlands of Nigeria shared the spoils in a pulsating 2-2 draw. Day 5 in the men’s competition will see some fireworks as Eastern Company will seek to get their ambitions back on track with a win over Exchequers of Bank of Ghana. The Bankers will not be pushovers and it promises to be an exciting encounter. In the women’s competition, the two Ghanaian clubs square off in a battle to keep their championship chances alive.

    Team Profile – Ghana Revenue Authority (Women)

      The Ghana Revenue Authority hockey ladies team was given birth by the former Customs, Excise and Preventive service after the merging of the three (3) Revenue institutions in Ghana made up of the VAT Service, the Internal Revenue Service and the Customs, Excise and Preventive Service. The team was established to get the service to participate in the Security Service Sports Association Games and also help to enhance the development of sports in the country. GRA hockey ladies team contributes 68 percent of its players and officials into the national female hockey team. This have given way for the employment of several young talented hockey players into the organization. The team competes in both local and international competitions yearly. The team have been in top flight in most of the national competitions namely; the Greater Accra Hockey league, T-Tommy memorial hockey championship, Oguaa Fetu Festival Hockey competition, etc. Currently the team holds champions in all the national competitions in Ghana. On the international front, the team have been consistent in the Africa Hockey Federation club championships from 2012 after its first time in Abuja in 2008.   ACHIEVEMENT OF THE TEAM IN ACCC 2008- Bronze medal in Abuja 2012- Silver medal in Zimbabwe 2013- Bronze medal in Uganda 2014- Bronze medal in Zimbabwe 2015- Bronze medal in Zambia

      Team Profile – Wananchi Sports Club

        Founded: 1972 Membership: 90 active players most are tertiary students with approximately 20 being young upcoming professionals. Currently developing the WSC patron’s society. Number of Teams: 2 Teams: one men’s team and one women’s team Successes: Men’s Team The men’s team ranked 6th in Africa Cup of Club Championship held in Kampala, Uganda 2014 National Hockey League Champions for the years: 1987-1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Wananchi Open: Weatherhead Open: Esther International Tournament: Independence Cup: 7 Aside tournaments: Uganda Cup: USPA Awards: Etoma Thomas: playing semi professional Hockey in Tanzania with Moshi Kalsa. Opio Thomas: Derick Akuwa: In 2011, played semi-professional hockey in Holland and 2012 played in the South African Hockey league with the University of Johannesburg. The most capped Uganda National Team player. Provided 4 out of 18 of the National Team that represented Uganda in the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. Note Field Hockey is the 1st Team Sport in Uganda to participate in the Olympic games. Provided 9 out of 16 of the National Team during the 6th Africa Nations Cup in 2000 Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Provide 11 out of 16 of the 2007 African Olympic qualifiers in Nairobi, Kenya Provide 11 out of 16 of the 2011 national tour to Kenya Women’s Team National Hockey League: Runners up 2013 and 2014 League winners 2015, 2016   Challenges: High expectations of growing fan base to continuously match the best in the region. The increasing number of local and international assignments places a financial strain on both the club and the players. Efforts to address the Challenges: South Africa Trained Coach Albert Onjima has taken over coaching duties. The club has provided support to schools like City High School, Kololo SSS, Kakunguru Memorial School, Kyambogo College School and Naguru High School, which are nurseries for the future. WSC has secured an assortment of training equipment from other well-wishers. WSC has put in place efforts to source funds. Previous Sponsors: Fundi Bao Stanbic Bank Ssemanda Associates Sadolin Paints IBM Computers (Savio Martins) Shell Jinja Road (Lubo Former Treasurer UHA) Infocom Caltex (U) Ltd Crane Bank SDV Transami Multiple Industries Rwenzori Mineral Water For any further information please contact Joshua Opolot, Chairman: 0776526344 or Joachim Wandera, Treasurer: 0701496899

        Team Profile – Ghana Police (Women)

          The Ghana Police Hockey women’s team was formed by Mr Gorman Ankrah and restructured by Supt. Rtd Twumasi Ankrah during the leadership of C/Inspector Rtd Sakyi of the blessed memory. Under its previous manager, ASP Miss Grace Ankomah and the current Manager Miss Comfort Aduonum, the team have won many local titles and international recognition. They were silver medalists in the 2015 edition of the ACCC in Lusaka Zambia. This is their second appearance in an international tournament. The team is captained by PW / Inspector Rejoice Noi.  

          Team Profile – Ghana Police (Men)

            The team was formally formed by Mr Gorman Ankrah and reformed in the year 1997 by Supt. Rtd Mr Twumasi Ankrah under the leadership of G/Sgt Eric Adjei Obayah as the head coach and captained by G/Sgt Ackah Francis now the current coach; with manager G/Sgt Harrison Afrifa, the team has won four local titles and the 2016 edition of the ACCC is their first international appearance. The team was formally formed by Mr Gorman Ankrah and reformed in the year 1997 by Supt Rtd Mr Twumasi Ankrah; under the supervision of G/Sgt Eric Adjei Obayah as the head Coach and captained by G/Sgt Ackah Francis, now the current coach for the teams. With manager Sgt Harrison Afrifa, the team has won four local titles and this edition of the African Cup for Club Championship is their first international appearance.