Exchequers beat GRA to emerge champions of the 2022 National Hockey Gala

Exchequers of Bank of Ghana won the top prize and bragging rights of the 2022 Ghana Hockey Gala when they defeated Royal Men of Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) 2-0 on penalties in the grand final after a goalless draw in regulation time last Saturday.

Elikem Akaba and Francis Tettey’s goals earned Exchequers the trophy after the two sides turned the Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium in Accra into a battle ground that saw many hockey fans converge on the venue to witness the fireworks.

The competition was a prelude to the National Hockey League which begins on May 5 to select a team to represent Ghana at the Africa Cup for Club Champions tournament.

Moments after winning the trophy, players and officials of Exchequers turned the stadium into a dancing floor to entertain their supporters who applauded them in

Road to final

On their way to the final, Exchequers accounted for Legonites by a lone goal, before dismissing Arkmen 2-0.

In their match against Police Men, the two sides fought fiercely before Exchequers won 2-0 on penalties through goals by skipper Elikim Akaba and nimble-footed Emmanuel Quansah.

For their part, GRA Men defeated Reformers of Prisons, overpowered Armed Forces in their second match and defeated University of Ghana to meet Exchequers in the finale.