Ghana’s Junior Shuttlers Achieve Historic 10-0 Sweep, Advance to World Championship Knockouts
ACCRA, Ghana – October 8, 2025 – The Ghana Badminton Federation announced today a historic achievement by its national junior team, which delivered a flawless performance at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025. The team secured a perfect 10-0 match victory over Uganda in the Mixed Team Relay, propelling them into the tournament’s knockout stage and setting up a high-stakes clash with European champions, Slovakia.
The dominant 2-0 tie victory, achieved on Tuesday, October 7, was built on winning every single match across two segments in the unique Relay format, showcasing unparalleled depth and skill.
A Display of Total Dominance
The final 2-0 tie score tells only part of the story. In the Mixed Team Relay format, the overall victory is secured by winning the best of three match segments, with each segment comprising five matches: Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. Ghana not only won the first two segments to clinch the tie but did so without conceding a single match to their opponents, completing a stunning 10-0 clean sweep.
The detailed results from the decisive victory are as follows:
MATCH 1 SEGMENT: GHANA WINS 1-0
| Order | Event | Ghanaian Players | Score (GHA-UGA) |
| 1 | Men's Singles 1 | Obapomba ADU-MINTAH | 9 - 6 |
| 2 | Women's Singles 1 | Rachael QUARCOO | 18 - 15 |
| 3 | Men's Doubles 1 | ADU-MINTAH / SHANG | 27 - 23 |
| 4 | Women's Doubles 1 | ADU / QUARCOO | 36 - 26 |
| 5 | Mixed Doubles 1 | SHANG / ADU | 45 - 36 |
MATCH 2 SEGMENT: GHANA WINS 2-0
| Order | Event | Ghanaian Players | Score (GHA-UGA) |
| 6 | Men's Singles 2 | Obapomba ADU-MINTAH | 9 - 4 |
| 7 | Women's Singles 2 | Moslena Ama Korama ADU | 18 - 17 |
| 8 | Men's Doubles 2 | ADU-MINTAH / SHANG | 27 - 24 |
| 9 | Women's Doubles 2 | ADU / QUARCOO | 36 - 29 |
| 10 | Mixed Doubles 2 | SHANG / ADU | 45 - 37 |
This collective effort underscores the strategic development and rigorous training regimen implemented by the Ghana Badminton Federation.
From Continental Power to Global Contender
This historic win is not an isolated incident but part of a consistent ascent in global badminton. The team's success in Peru follows a remarkable medal haul of 2 Gold, 1 Silver, and 2 Bronze at the recent African Schools Games in Algeria. Furthermore, Ghana's proactive role in growing the sport has been demonstrated by successfully hosting five international tournaments, which have yielded a total of 29 medals for the nation.
"This 10-0 victory is a declaration to the world," stated Yeboah Evans, President of the Ghana Badminton Federation. "It is a testament to the depth, discipline, and indomitable spirit of this new generation of Ghanaian athletes. They are not just playing for points; they are playing for national pride and to inspire every young boy and girl in Ghana. While we respect Slovakia as a formidable European power, our team has proven they are ready for any challenge. This is the dawn of a new era for Ghanaian badminton."
High-Stakes Knockout Stage Awaits
The victory sets the stage for a classic inter-continental showdown. Ghana now faces Slovakia, the 3rd-seeded European Champions, in the next round on Thursday, October 9. This match represents a critical step on the road to the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, as the World Junior Championships serve as a primary qualification event. Every victory earns crucial ranking points needed to secure a spot on one of the world's most prestigious sporting stages.
Event Details:
- What: BWF World Junior Championships 2025 - Knockout Stage
- Who: Ghana vs. Slovakia
- When: Thursday, October 9, 2025
- Where: Live-streamed globally on the Badminton Africa and Ghana Badminton YouTube channels.
About Ghana Badminton Federation
The Ghana Badminton Federation is the official governing body for the sport of badminton in Ghana. Dedicated to promoting, developing, and elevating the sport from grassroots to elite levels, the Federation is committed to building a sustainable ecosystem for badminton that fosters talent, sportsmanship, and national pride on the world stage.
