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September 20, 2026
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Team Ghana set for historic Karting Africa Showrun in Angola
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Key Points
- Ghana will make its international motorsport debut with a three-driver team at the Karting Africa Showrun in Angola in October 2026.
- The team comprises senior driver Jihad Armand and junior drivers Khloé Kusi-Asomah (11) and Ezra Stephens (9).
- Auto Racing Ghana (ARG) plans to develop FIA-standard tracks in Ghana to support karting, road car clubs, driver development, and STEM education.
- ARG will also use motorsport to promote road safety in collaboration with key Ghanaian authorities like the DVLA and MTTD.
- Ghana is scheduled to host the Karting Africa Showrun in 2027, with Engineers & Planners and other sponsors funding the current Angola trip.
Why This Matters
This marks Ghana's significant entry onto the international motorsport stage, potentially boosting national pride and establishing a new avenue for sports development and tourism. The planned infrastructure development, STEM education initiatives, and focus on road safety through motorsport could yield long-term benefits in job creation, skill enhancement, and public welfare.
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