Ebenezer Andrews

Ebenezer Andrews (born 21, May 2000) is a Ghanaian badminton player.[1] In April 2019, he was part of the Ghanaian team which won bronze at the All Africa Mixed Team Championships that was held in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.[2]

Ebenezer Andrews
Personal information
CountryGhana
Born2000 (age 22–23)
Winneba, Ghana
EventDoubles

Early life and education

Andrews hails from Winneba in the Central Region in Ghana.[3][4] He is a student of University of Education, Winneba.[5]

Career

Andrews took part in the 2013 All Africa Junior Badminton Championships (U-19) held in Algeria.[6]

He also took part in the 10th All-Africa University Games at the Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya.[5]

Achievements

Andrews and his pair Eyram Migbodzi beat their Ivorian counterparts Doulo Lou Annick and Ousmane Ovedroogo by 21–12, 21–13 to win in the men's double division.[2]

In 2017, Andrews and his pair Daniel Doe won the boys' doubles title at the Ivory Coast Junior International after beating Emmanuel Botwe and Abraham Ayittey in the final.[7]

Controversy

In March 2022, Andrews and other badminton players were suspended by the Badminton Association of Ghana and were confirmed ineligible players.[8]

References
  1. "Ebenezer Andrews live scores, results, fixtures | Flashscore.com / Badminton". www.flashscore.com. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  2. llc, Online media Ghana. "Ghana wins bronze at 2019 All Africa Badminton Mixed Team Champs :: Ghana Olympic Committee". ghanaolympic.org. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  3. Afful, Henrietta (2022-03-15). "Ghana Badminton cracks whip: Expels 6, suspends 4". GBC Ghana Online - The Nation's Broadcaster | Breaking News from Ghana, Business, Sports, Entertainment, Fashion and Video News. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  4. GNA. "BAG prepares for Africa Games Qualifiers | News Ghana". newsghana.com.gh. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  5. "University of Education to Compete in 10th FASU Games in Kenya - Athleticshour.com". 2022-06-05. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  6. "Ghana to compete in Africa Badminton Junior Championships - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 2013-03-15. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  7. "Ghana Badminton team sweeps victory at Under 19 Championship". The Ghana Guardian News. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  8. "Badminton: BAG cracks whip on officials, players". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
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