Osei Kyeretwie Senior High School

Excellent in Sports

Sports: The Pride of OKESS

For over five decades, Osei Kyeretwie Senior High School (OKESS) has stood as a powerhouse of sports in Ghana. From the football pitch to athletics tracks, from hockey fields to basketball courts, OKESS students have consistently brought honour to the school and to Ghana. The institution has produced some of the finest footballers to ever represent the Black Stars, while also supplying athletes who have become the backbone of Ghana’s national athletics teams. It is a tradition of sporting excellence that has shaped the school’s reputation as the best, or among the very best, sporting institutions in Ghana

Football Legacy

Football is more than a sport at OKESS; it is a way of life.

Producers of National Talent

OKESS is widely believed to have produced more footballers for Ghana’s national teams, especially the Black Stars, than any other Ghanaian school.

Competitive Success

From inter-school competitions to regional championships, OKESS football teams have consistently dominated with skill, teamwork, and determination.

Generations of “Ahenemma” have carried this legacy, keeping football at the heart of the school’s culture.

Football as Tradition

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Athletics and Other Sports

Beyond football, OKESS is equally dominant in other disciplines.

Athletics – Ghana’s Backbone

For decades, OKESS athletes have formed the core of Ghana’s track and field representatives, excelling at cross-country, sprints, and long-distance events.

Basketball and Hockey

OKESS boasts strong basketball and hockey teams, regularly reaching finals and showcasing remarkable talent in regional and national competitions.

In endurance sports, OKESS has consistently produced long-distance runners who rank among Ghana’s finest.

Cross Country Champions

Old Students and Sporting Heritage

The contribution of OKESS to sports does not end with current students — it extends through its alumni.

University-Level Representation

Many old students continue to excel in university teams, proudly representing Ghana in athletics and other disciplines.

Role Models and Mentors

Successful alumni return to inspire younger generations, reminding them that dedication on the sports field can open doors to global opportunities.

OKESS maintains a strong culture of grooming sportsmen and women, ensuring its unmatched reputation in sports will continue for future generations.