Rafiq Arthur Confident in Ghana’s Medal Prospects at African School Games
Ghana Basketball Association General Secretary Rafiq Arthur has expressed optimism about the nation’s chances of securing silverware at the ongoing African School Games in Algeria.
Team Ghana’s Basketball 3×3 side experienced mixed results over their opening fixtures but secured a spot in the quarterfinals.
On Day One, Ghana started strongly with a 13-7 victory over Uganda, showing composure and teamwork to open their campaign on a winning note.
However, on Day Two, Ghana fell to Rwanda with a 9-22 defeat. Despite the setback, their earlier win was enough to guarantee progression to the knockout stage.
The team will now face South Sudan in the quarterfinals at 6:00 PM as they aim to bounce back and continue their pursuit of a medal at the Games.
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Rafiq Arthur is confident can go all the way to win a medal.
“Everybody is hopeful to take a medal home. From the way we have started, our chances are very high so we hope we will able to get a medal back to Ghana. The boys are doing well and Ghanaians should pray for us,” Arthur said.
Ghana’s teams have already shown determination in the early stages of the competition, with strong performances that have raised expectations. The contingent continues its quest across multiple disciplines, with hopes high for podium finishes.
