Team Ghana suffered a second consecutive defeat at the 2025 Heritage Cup on Sunday, May 25, 2025, falling 4–2 to a Chilean side in their second group match of the lacrosse tournament currently underway in Massachusetts, USA.
The loss comes less than 24 hours after the Ghanaian team’s narrow 3–2 loss to Argentina on Saturday, capping off a challenging start to their Heritage Cup campaign.
Despite the setbacks, the team remains resolute and forward-looking.
Shortly after the match, the team’s official social media handle posted:
“A difficult result vs Chile this morning. Great experience for the team. Let’s regroup and come back stronger.”
The statement captures the mood within the camp—a blend of reflection, learning, and renewed motivation.
While results have not gone their way so far, the players are drawing valuable lessons from each game, especially as many of them are competing on the international stage for the first time.
With a roster composed of both rising stars and seasoned talent—such as Phil Quist, Jason Bandoh, Bryce Cheek, Kevin Asamoah-Mensah, Prince Ayivon, David Antwi and David Collingwoode (C.) Williams—Team Ghana is using the Heritage Cup as a springboard to build team cohesion and evaluate potential players for upcoming international competitions.
These include the U20 Men’s Championship in Korea and the ongoing trials for the Senior Men’s and Women’s national teams.
Held just outside Boston from May 23–26, the 2025 Heritage Cup brings together 112 teams from 36 countries. The tournament is not only a competitive platform but also an opportunity to promote global lacrosse through talent discovery, cultural exchange, and equipment donations.
Despite the rough start, Team Ghana has at least three more games to play over the weekend, giving them a chance to end the tournament on a strong note.
With the spirit of resilience evident in their post-match message, the team will be eager to regroup, improve, and leave a lasting impression in the tournament that projects lacrosse.
For now, the goal remains clear: bounce back, grow stronger, and keep the Ghanaian flag flying high on the international lacrosse stage.
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