ABL 2025: Braves of GRA to retain trophy despite axing title winning coach.

The Braves of GRA women’s basketball team have long stood as the gold standard in the Accra Basketball League (ABL). Built on resilience, tradition, and excellence, the Braves—founded in 1991 as CEPS before rebranding under the Ghana Revenue Authority—have been the heartbeat of women’s basketball in Ghana. As the 2025 season begins, they face one of their biggest tests yet: defending their crown without the coach who guided them to glory last year.

Rosemary Tenu24th Mar, 2025
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A BOLD DECISION: MOVING ON FROM A TITLE-WINNING COACH

Under Coach Emmanuel Quaye’s leadership, the Braves lifted the Women’s Division title in 2024, a triumph that cemented their dominance. His tactical brilliance and steady leadership played a crucial role in their championship run. Yet, in a move that raised eyebrows across the league, management chose not to renew his contract for 2025.

The official reasons remain under wraps, but whispers suggest a strategic shift within the organization. Despite the uncertainty, captain Belinda struck a confident tone:

Coach Quaye did a great job, but we trust the new system. The Braves have always been about teamwork, and we’re ready to fight for another title.

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Belinda Momo TawiahTeam Captain

A NEW ERA, SAME LEGACY

The Braves are stepping into the unknown with a new coach—whose appointment is yet to be announced—but their foundation remains strong. The core of last season’s championship roster is intact, and the players are determined to prove that their dynasty is built on more than one figurehead.

For the Braves, this season is about more than defending a title. It is about safeguarding a legacy. And if their history is any guide, the road to the 2025 championship will run straight through them.

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