MICHAEL AGYAPONG MENSAH WINS BRONZE FOR GHANA AT 2025 AFRICAN SCHOOLS GAMES

Ghana’s rising table tennis star, Michael Agyapong Mensah, has clinched a bronze medal in the Boys’ Singles event at the maiden African Schools Games in Algeria, marking a proud moment for the nation.

A Form One student of Opoku Ware Senior High School, Michael impressed throughout the competition with his determination, skill, and composure against some of the continent’s finest young talents

In the round of 16, Michael swept aside Bradley Camille Marseill of Cameroon with a commanding 3–0 victory.

He then produced one of the matches of the tournament in the quarter-finals, overcoming Uganda’s top seed Luwooza Imran in a thrilling 4–3 battle to book his spot in the semifinals.

In the semi-final, Michael faced a tough challenge against Madagascar’s Steffe Rahndy Rakotondrazaka. Despite a spirited effort, he was edged out, missing a shot at the gold medal matc

“This is a massive victory not just for ourselves as players but Ghana as a whole. We are looking to take things step by step and reach the final.”(Emmanuel Commey)

Bouncing back with resilience, Michael delivered a brilliant performance in the bronze medal match, defeating Tunisia’s Mechergui Anas 3–1 to secure Ghana’s place on the podium.

This achievement not only adds to Ghana’s medal tally but also cements Michael’s status as one of the country’s most promising table tennis prospects. His journey at the 2025 African Schools Games is sure to inspire young athletes across the nation.