UMB Speed Stars defeat Black Stars Legends 6-2 in Ghana football friendly

The UMB Speed Stars defeated the Black Stars Legends 6-2 in a friendly exhibition match held at the Adjiringanor Astro Turf. The event, organized by Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) in collaboration with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG), served to strengthen ties between the corporate sector and the Ghanaian football community.

The Black Stars Legends featured several former national team players, including Yaw Preko, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, Daniel Opare, and Abdul Majid Waris. The UMB Speed Stars team was led on the pitch by CEO Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah.

Beyond the match, UMB Managing Director Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah emphasized the bank's commitment to sports development and its role as the headline sponsor of the Ghana Division One League. He also highlighted a focus on financial literacy, noting that the bank aims to provide education to help footballers manage their resources effectively after their professional careers end.