PRESS RELEASE
Kalibi Sporting Club on Thursday September 10th 2026, paid a courtesy call on the Upper West Regional Minister to formally present the Club following its historic qualification for the UMB Division One League, having been crowned champions of the Upper West Regional Division Two League last season.
The visit provided the Club with an opportunity to brief the Regional Minister on its successful maiden pre-season training tour of the Greater Accra Region, as well as the extensive preparations underway ahead of its debut campaign in the UMB Division One League.
The Regional Minister warmly congratulated the players, technical team and management on the Club’s remarkable progress. He particularly commended the leadership and management for their commitment to developing Kalibi as a truly multisport institution with an expanding influence beyond the Upper West Region.
The Minister indicated that he had been closely following the Club’s achievements in volleyball, particularly the outstanding performances of the women’s team. He praised the team for winning the CAVB Zone 3 Club Championship and subsequently representing Ghana on the continental stage, where they finished fifth in Africa. He described these achievements as evidence of the vision, dedication and effective leadership guiding Kalibi Sporting Club.
Addressing the players, the Regional Minister urged them to remain disciplined, committed and focused on the objectives entrusted to them by management. He encouraged them to recognise the significant sacrifices being made for their development and to work collectively towards taking the Club to even greater heights.
On behalf of the playing body and technical team, Vice President Evans Kula and the Head Coach expressed their profound appreciation to the Regional Minister for his warm reception, encouragement and valuable counsel. They assured him that the team would take his words seriously as it embarks on its maiden Division One League campaign.
As a symbol of appreciation and partnership, Kalibi Sporting Club presented the Regional Minister with a replica of the Club’s jersey.
In a generous personal gesture, the Regional Minister donated GH¢5,000 to support the Club and further pledged that the Regional Coordinating Council would explore possible avenues of assistance as Kalibi Sporting Club begins this important chapter in its history.
The management, technical team and entire playing body of Kalibi Sporting Club express their profound gratitude to the Regional Minister for his warm reception, encouragement, personal contribution and commitment to exploring further support for the Club.
As we prepare to represent the Upper West Region in the UMB Division One League, we remain determined to justify the confidence and goodwill of our people through discipline, hard work and excellence.
Kalibi Sporting Club — We Conquer in All Directions.
