Salpholda Hockey League: 8 Thrilling Highlights as 2026 Season Opens in Style
The Salpholda Hockey League ‘A’ for both men and women officially burst into action on Saturday, May 23, at the iconic Theodosia Okoh Hockey Pitch, serving fans an exciting opening weekend filled with goals, intensity and standout performances across all divisions.
The 2026 edition of the Salpholda Hockey League delivered a total of 27 goals across both divisions in an entertaining opening weekend, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling season of competitive hockey in Ghana.
Salpholda Hockey League Men’s Division: Reformers and Exchequers Shine
In the men’s division of the Salpholda Hockey League, Reformers set the tone for Week 1 with a convincing 3–1 victory over the Police men’s team. All three goals from Reformers came through well-worked field goals, courtesy Yeaboah Sarpong, Lawrence Asamoah and Emmanuel Boakye. Ebenezer Arthur pulled one back for Police via a penalty corner.
Hockey Is The Reason also began their Salpholda Hockey League campaign in style, dispatching University of Ghana by 3-1. Emmanuel Agyir, Frimpong Godfred and Hagan Thomas were on target for Hockey Is The Reason, while Ebenezer Saah netted Legon’s lone response.
Defending champions Exchequers delivered the most emphatic result of the weekend, demolishing Arkmen 9–0 to register the highest scoreline of Week 1. Goals flowed freely from Raphael Agyapong (2), Rahman Oddoi, Peprah Kwaku, Courage Boyefio, Abbey Erasmus, Ebenezer Nortey, Okyere Peter and Quaye Addo, underlining Exchequers’ intent to defend their crown in the Salpholda Hockey League.
The comprehensive nature of Exchequers’ victory sends a clear message to their rivals. With eight different players finding the net, the defending champions demonstrated the depth of their squad and their ability to score from multiple positions on the pitch.
GRA vs Army: The Headline Clash of Salpholda Hockey League Week 1
The headline clash of the weekend in the Salpholda Hockey League between Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Ghana Armed Forces (Army) lived up to expectations. After a tense, goalless first half marked by end-to-end action, Addison Abdellah finally broke the deadlock in the third quarter with a clinical field goal.
GRA pressed hard for an equaliser, but Army’s resolute defence held firm until the final whistle to secure a narrow 1–0 win. The result demonstrates the competitive balance that makes the Salpholda Hockey League one of the most exciting domestic hockey competitions in West Africa.
The match showcased the tactical discipline of both sides, with Army’s defensive organisation proving decisive against a GRA side that dominated possession in the closing stages. This kind of tightly contested encounter is what makes the Salpholda Hockey League a compelling spectacle for hockey enthusiasts across the country.
Salpholda Hockey League Women’s Division: GRA Ladies and Reformers Dominate
In the women’s division of the Salpholda Hockey League, defending champions GRA Ladies opened strongly with a dominant 5–0 win over Extinguishers. Priscilla Hammond, Gifty Addae (2), Rebecca Maclean and Diana Ampah found the back of the net in a commanding display that signals GRA Ladies’ intent to retain their title.
Reformers Ladies also impressed in the Salpholda Hockey League, defeating rivals Police Ladies 4–0, with goals from Christian Agyekum (2), Abiba Konamah and Theresa Mills. The comprehensive victory positions Reformers Ladies as serious contenders in this season’s competition.
The women’s division results highlight the growing competitiveness of women’s hockey in Ghana. Both GRA Ladies and Reformers Ladies showed clinical finishing and tactical awareness, suggesting that the battle for the women’s Salpholda Hockey League title will be fiercely contested throughout the season.
Top Scorers and Standout Performances in Salpholda Hockey League Week 1
Several players made their mark in the opening weekend of the Salpholda Hockey League. Gifty Addae of GRA Ladies, Christian Agyekum of Reformers and Raphael Agyapong of Exchequers emerged as the top scorers with two goals each.
In a notable moment, Ebenezer Nortey of Exchequers became the only player to miss a penalty stroke in Week 1 of the Salpholda Hockey League, despite his team’s dominant 9-0 victory over Arkmen.
The Salpholda Hockey League continues to serve as a critical platform for developing hockey talent in Ghana. The Theodosia Okoh Hockey Pitch, named after the designer of Ghana’s national flag who was also a passionate hockey advocate, provides a fitting venue for the competition.
The opening weekend’s results have set the tone for an exciting season ahead. With defending champions Exchequers showing their dominance in the men’s division and GRA Ladies displaying similar authority in the women’s division, the Salpholda Hockey League promises plenty of drama and competition in the weeks to come.
As the season progresses, fans can expect more thrilling encounters as teams battle for supremacy in both the men’s and women’s divisions of the Salpholda Hockey League.
Source: Ghanaian Times
