The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Food and Agriculture have emerged as winners of the 2025 Inter Ministerial Football Competition.
The Ministry of Agriculture topped the female category while Controller and Accountant General Department and Ministry of Gender finished second and third respectively.
In the men’s category, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs beat the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition 7-6 on penalties to clinch first place; Public Works Department finished third.
The competition formed part of activities to mark this year’s Civil Service Celebration Week and was graced by several dignitaries including the Head of Ghana’s Civil Service, Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh and Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
In his speech congratulating the men’s winning team, the Minister of Foreign Affairs celebrated the team and delivered a promise stating, “we shall present a special package to our winning team so I want to congratulate the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for emerging victorious”.
“We have a special package for you !”
Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa had a special message for his Ministry of Foreign Affairs team after their big win at the 2025 Civil Service Week 🏆⚽🇬🇭
Watch his heartfelt words to the champions 💬🔥
🎥 #CitiSports pic.twitter.com/mnVtmGKS2E— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) July 24, 2025
On his part, Dr. Aggrey-Darkoh said, “The support, the participation, the resilience, the can do spirit, I am overwhelmed. What it means is that if we are committed, we will change the fortunes of this country. I am happy that we have achieved this feat, it can only get better but this has been the best [edition] thus far.”
Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh Head of Civil Service Ghana shares his thoughts on the Inter Ministerial Games to mark this year’s Ghana Civil Service Week Celebrations @CitiSportsGHA @Citi973 pic.twitter.com/YsbtZwe1Cu
— Yaw Adjei-Mintah (@YawMintYM) July 24, 2025
Scroll down to view highlights from the Inter Ministerial Games Closing Ceremony at the Accra Sports Stadium
The Ministry of Agriculture ladies have done it! 🏆
Winners of the 2025 Civil Service Week Women’s Football Competition!
🔥 Skill, passion, and serious girl power on display! 🎥⚽🇬🇭#CitiSports pic.twitter.com/Xg9RT5PRC5— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) July 24, 2025
Ghana Civil Service Week Celebration Football Final.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs beat Ministry of Energy on penalties 7-6 after the game ended 1-1 at the end of regulation time.
Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa was present to celebrate with his team.#CitiSports pic.twitter.com/jNfSSWq19U
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) July 24, 2025
Diplomacy off the pitch, dominance on it!
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs are CHAMPIONS of the Men’s Football Inter-Ministerial Competition at the 2025 Civil Service Week! 🥳🎥#CitiSports pic.twitter.com/gLzVS7ytr7— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) July 24, 2025
