Ghana’s Golden Palms clinch back-to-back African Youth Baseball titles

Ghana’s Under-18 baseball team, the Golden Palms, has successfully defended their African Youth Championship title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Kenya in Sunday’s final held in Cape Town, South Africa.

The win cements Ghana’s dominance on the continent, marking their second consecutive championship triumph after hosting and winning the tournament in Cape Coast two years ago.

Path to glory

The Golden Palms showcased their prowess throughout the competition, eliminating Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and Tunisia in the earlier rounds before a decisive semi-final win against South Africa set up the grand finale.

Lining up in a traditional pre-match pose alongside their Tunisian counterparts, Ghana displayed unity and determination, which paid off in their final clash with Kenya.

Record of excellence

The victory underscores Ghana’s growing prominence in African baseball, with the Golden Palms now boasting back-to-back continental titles.

“Back-to-back champions! This means a lot to us as a team and to Ghana as a whole,” a team representative said after the match.

Eyes on world stage

With their continental campaign now behind them, the Golden Palms will shift focus to the upcoming World Championships in Mexico, where they will compete against the world’s best.

As Ghana continues to make strides in baseball, the Golden Palms’ achievements are inspiring a new generation of players and bringing global recognition to the country’s talent and dedication to the sport.