Team Ghana at the Heritage Cup
Team Ghana is determined to secure a win on Sunday, May 25, 2025, as the momentum builds at this year’s Heritage Cup, currently underway in Massachusetts.
Following a narrow 3–2 defeat to Argentina on Saturday in a fiercely contested match, the Ghanaian side is looking to bounce back against Chile in an early morning fixture.
Despite the loss, the team remains upbeat, viewing the setback as fuel for a strong comeback.
Team Ghana features a diverse and dynamic roster, including Phil Quist, Jason Bandoh, Bryce Cheek, Kevin Asamoah-Mensah, Greg Peterson, JJ Ntsaykolo, Jake Vana, David C. Williams, Griffin Ferrick, Jim Connolly, and Jonathan Brown.
Other team members include Jayden Davenport, Grier Martin, Prince Ayivon, Mayowa Arodundade, Yalin Johnson, David Antwi, Tigran Ceesay, Mamadou Meite, Abdul Meite, Ansoumane Soumaroho, and Corbin Booker.
The 2025 Heritage Cup is taking place in the suburbs just west of Boston from May 23–26.
The tournament features 112 teams from 36 countries, competing across various divisions including Men’s, Women’s, U-19 Boys, U-15 Boys, U-13 Boys, and U-15 Girls.
The Heritage Cup serves as a unique platform for U.S.-based athletes to support the global growth of lacrosse by raising awareness, mobilising resources, and participating in equipment donation drives.
This year, Ghana is among the participating nations, using the tournament as an opportunity to hold national team trials for the upcoming U20 Men’s Championship in Korea.
Trials for both the Senior Men’s and Women’s national teams are also taking place concurrently at the event.
To accommodate the packed schedule and ensure a competitive experience, the tournament features 40-minute games—split into two 20-minute halves—with new matchups beginning every hour.
Each team is guaranteed at least five games over the weekend, offering ample exposure and development for players.
The 2024 edition, held in Philadelphia, saw 24 teams compete in the men’s division, where Ireland emerged as champions after defeating the U.S. Virgin Islands’ top squad to claim their second Heritage Cup title.
The newly introduced women’s division drew 20 teams, with China securing a 10–5 victory over Team Latvia in the final.
Ireland also clinched gold in the nine-team U-19 boys division, while Greece triumphed in the U-15 category.
Israel took the top spot in the U-13 round-robin tournament featuring six teams.
