Ghana Cricket Women’s Captain Rhyda Amanfo, set to participate in a T20 tournament in America

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Having been influential in the development of Women Cricket in Ghana, the Senior National Women’s Cricket Team Captain, Rhyda Ofori Amanfo has been invited by the Georgia Women Cricket Association (GWCA) to participate in the 11th Annual T20 Cricket Tournament, in Atlanta on May 24 and 26, 2024.

This year’s women tournament will be conducted in a round-robin format between eight participating teams, with all matches scheduled to be played at the Earl O’Neal Sports Complex, at 10am daily.

8 teams, Atlanta Pearls, Atlanta War Eagles, Atlanta Super Lions, Belizean Royal Strikers, Cali Crushers, Triangle Strikers, Florida Panthers and UWI Women’s Cricket Club will battle it out for glory and bragging rights.

Rhyda has played and continues to play significant roles in the development of Women’s Cricket in Ghana. Part from securing sponsorship for the senior team, she has been a pilar in developing the talents in Obuasi, where she lives.

Rhyda, who has led the team since 2015 is poised to make an impact with her participation and she expressed her delight to TalksenseSports.

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“I am super excited. It is my first time traveling outside to play for a team, especially as a Ghanaian cricketer”

“The impact will be huge for cricket in Ghana especially women’s, it will pave way for the rest of the girls. Will be meeting different kind of people from different countries to build some connections.”

Miss Ofori has also been given a vice captainship role to play and she’s expected to exhibit her leadership roles to getting results for defending champions Atlanta Pearls.

“It will affect my career positively, first time going to play with the pearls and have been given the mandate as vice-captain the team. I am going there to make a statement.” She added.

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The GWCA believes Rhyda’s participation will further help in the promotion and development of women’s cricket in the United States of America.

Obuasi Cricket Festival, organised by Rhyda in 2023 is seeing its second edition in a different format which is keeping the cricketers active, with matches during weekends.

By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey

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