Winneba Hunters NC have been crowned champions of the 2026 National Netball Championship after defeating Spice Girls 23–16 in the final at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, October 17.

The victory capped two days of competition involving 12 clubs, with Hunters combining strong team performances and consistent results in the knockout stages to claim the national title.

Spice Girls settled for second place, while Blazing Hands secured the bronze medal. Generations Netball Club finished fourth.

Hunters NC demonstrated their quality throughout the decisive stages of the tournament.

After defeating Future Stars 27–16 in the morning fixtures, Hunters overcame Crimson Hawks 25–7 in the quarter-finals before edging Blazing Hands 15–14 in a tightly contested semi-final.

Their reward was a place in the final against Spice Girls, who had also progressed through a demanding route to the title match.

Hunters ultimately prevailed 23–16 to lift the championship trophy and finish at the top of the national competition.



Beyond the team competition, the championship recognised three individuals for their performances and contributions.

Best Player – Sita Esi Amamoo Mensah (Winneba Hunters NC)

Mensah received the tournament’s Best Player award following an outstanding campaign for the eventual champions, adding individual recognition to Hunters’ title-winning achievement.

Best Shooter – Ernestina Nkrumah Abanyin

Abanyin claimed the Best Shooter award with a reported shooting accuracy of 88%, highlighting her effectiveness in front of goal during the championship.

Goal of the Tournament – Dr Yayra Kluboito

Dr Yayra Kluboito received the Goal of the Tournament award in recognition of the standout goal of the competition.

The individual honours highlighted the talent and performances that helped shape the two-day championship.

Final standings
The tournament concluded with the following top four positions:

1. Winneba Hunters NC – Champions
2. Spice Girls – Runners-up
3. Blazing Hands – Third place
4. Generations Netball Club – Fourth place


A platform for Ghanaian netball

Organised by the Netball Federation of Ghana, the National Netball Championship provided a platform for 12 clubs to compete for national honours and showcase their talent.

The event was supported by the Ghana Olympic Committee, the National Sports Authority, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, and the IOM UN Migration Development Fund. Sponsors included Project Bonolo, Rightset Ghana, Punta, Hepting and 1968 Multimedia.

With the champions crowned and individual awards presented, the 2026 edition concluded with recognition for both collective achievement and individual excellence.

For Winneba Hunters NC, the title represents the reward for a successful championship campaign. For the other competing clubs, the tournament offered valuable experience and another opportunity to contribute to the development of netball in Ghana.