Accra to host maiden Citizens International Masters Hockey tournament

Ghana will host the maiden Citizens International Masters Invitational Hockey tournament from 17 to 22 November 2026, with four African countries set to compete across three categories.

Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda will battle for honours in the Men’s Over-40, Men’s Over-50 and Women’s Over-35 competitions at the Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium in Accra.

The tournament forms part of Citizens International Hockey Club’s 40th anniversary celebrations under the theme "Experience Never Retires".

Founded in 1985, the club has spent four decades contributing to the development of hockey in Ghana, from youth participation to the masters level.

The competition is being organised in collaboration with the Ghana Hockey Association and the Masters Hockey Association of Ghana.

The Men’s Over-40 category will feature Ghana, Kenya and Uganda in a round-robin competition, while Ghana and Nigeria will contest a two-match series in the Men’s Over-50 category.Ghana and Kenya will also meet twice in the Women’s Over-35 competition.

Matches will begin on Wednesday, 18 November, with Kenya taking on Uganda at 08:30 GMT. The opening day will also feature the headline Men’s Over-50 encounter between Nigeria and Ghana at 15:30 GMT.The tournament will climax with the finals in all three categories on Saturday, 21 November, beginning at 13:45 GMT.

Ghanaian masters players have gained valuable international experience in recent years through participation in the European Hockey Masters and World Hockey Masters competitions.The Accra tournament is expected to provide an opportunity to bring that level of competition to Ghana while laying the foundation for a regular African Masters hockey event.

Chairman of Citizens International Hockey Club, Kwame Owusu, said hosting the tournament was an appropriate way to celebrate the club’s four-decade contribution to the sport.

“Our theme, Experience Never Retires, speaks to every player on the pitch who has given decades to this sport and still has more to give,” he said.Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Samuel Ofosu, said preparations were progressing as planned to deliver a competitive and memorable tournament.

He also called on the public and the media to support the participating teams.Beyond the competition, the tournament is expected to promote healthy and active ageing, strengthen sporting relations among African countries and showcase Ghana’s capacity to host international sporting events.

Admission to all matches will be free, with the organisers encouraging the public, hockey enthusiasts, schools and families to turn up and support the Ghanaian teams.Corporate organisations have also been invited to partner with the tournament as organisers seek to establish a platform for a bigger future edition involving more countries and an expanded programme.

Interested sponsors are encouraged to contact Citizens International Hockey Club.

FULL MATCH SCHEDULEWednesday, 18 November8:30 a.m. – Kenya vs Uganda (Men’s Over-40)1:45 p.m. – Kenya vs Ghana (Women’s Over-35)3:30 p.m. – Nigeria vs Ghana (Men’s Over-50)

Thursday, 19 November1:45 p.m. – Ghana vs Kenya (Men’s Over-40)3:30 p.m. – Kenya vs Ghana (Women’s Over-35)

Friday, 20 November1:45 p.m. – Uganda vs Ghana (Men’s Over-40)3:30 p.m. – Ghana vs Nigeria (Men’s Over-50)

Saturday, 21 November1:45 p.m. – Finals (All categories)