The second and final day of the National Netball Championship (NNC) Accra 2026 delivered an intense day of competition at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, October 17, as 12 clubs continued their pursuit of national honours under the ObaaSima banner.
With the quarter-finals, semi-finals and classification matches taking centre stage, teams were pushed to their limits in a series of encounters that showcased the competitiveness and growing depth of netball in Ghana.
The day’s opening matches produced a mixture of closely contested games and convincing victories.
Spice Girls and Shalom shared the spoils in a 19–19 draw in Match 9, before Blazing Hands recorded a commanding 27–14 victory over Matrix NC.
Generations NA followed with an 18–14 win against Crimson Hawk, while Hunters NC defeated Future Stars 27–16 to round off the morning fixtures.
The knockout stage brought greater urgency as the remaining teams battled for places in the semi-finals.
Spice Girls advanced with a 21–15 victory over Matrix NC, while Blazing Hands narrowly defeated Shalom 17–15 in a competitive encounter.
Generations NA secured their semi-final place with a 13–11 win over Future Stars, while Hunters NC delivered one of the round’s most emphatic performances, defeating Crimson Hawks 25–7.
The results set up two decisive semi-final matchups, with a place in the final at stake.
Spice Girls produced a strong performance to defeat Generations NA 16–9 in the first semi-final, booking their place in the championship final.
The second semi-final proved even more closely contested, as Hunters NC edged Blazing Hands 15–14 in a one-goal thriller to complete the final lineup.
Both matches underlined the fine margins that often determine the outcome of knockout netball.
Following their semi-final defeat, Blazing Hands bounced back impressively in the third-place match, defeating Generations NA 23–12 to secure the bronze position.
The victory ensured a podium finish for Blazing Hands after a campaign that included a dominant opening-day win and a narrow semi-final loss.
Generations NA finished fourth after their defeat in the classification match.
A fitting conclusion to two days of competition
The championship’s final matchups brought the two-day event to a close, with the competition providing a platform for participating clubs to test their abilities, gain competitive experience and showcase their talent.
Organised by the Netball Federation of Ghana, the National Netball Championship was supported by the Ghana Olympic Committee, the National Sports Authority, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, and the IOM UN Migration Development Fund.
Project Bonolo, Rightset Ghana, Punta, Hepting and 1968 Multimedia were also listed among the tournament’s sponsors.
As the curtain fell on the Accra 2026 championship, the performances across the two days highlighted the value of structured competition in creating opportunities for athletes and strengthening the foundations of netball in Ghana.
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