Spectacular photographs, courtesy of ZICO’s Facebook page, appear below the article.
Zion College of West Africa exploded into color and sound as the 89th Annual Inter‑House Sports Festival, including iconic cross country race,unfolded in grand style. From the first whistle, it was clear this was more than a competition; it was a full display of ZICO pride, tradition, and rivalry at its finest.
The cross country event set a historic tone. In the girls’ division, Nkrumah House (House 4) delivered a commanding performance to take first place, with Akpalu House (House 3) finishing second, Kotoka House (House 2) third, and Sri House (House 1) in fourth. The boys’ race flipped the script: Akpalu House surged to victory, Nkrumah House followed in second, Kotoka House again placed third, and Sri House completed the lineup in fourth. Between them, Nkrumah and Akpalu turned the course into a stage for a renewed, high‑stakes rivalry.
But the real story of the day stretched beyond the red dust of the cross country route. This 89th edition was a full inter‑house sports festival, with points accumulated across Athletics, Games (including soccer, volleyball, table tennis, and more). Every sprint, every pass, every rally, and every stride counted toward one ultimate prize: the title of overall champions of ZICO.
Around the course and fields, the atmosphere was electric. Jama groups roared from every corner, drums pounded in layered rhythms, and call‑and‑response chants rolled like waves across the campus. Supporters turned the sidelines into a carnival of sound and color, where house flags flew high and bragging rights were defended with both voice and volume. On the track, on the pitch, and in the stands, the competition was total.
When the final tallies were completed, the numbers told a dramatic story of narrow margins and big hearts. Kotoka House, though modest in Athletics and Games, roared back with a strong showing in Cross Country. Sri House, resilient and spirited, made their mark especially in the Games category. Nkrumah House, powerful in Athletics and consistent across events, pushed hard for the crown. But it was Akpalu House whose balance and consistency across all three fronts proved decisive.
Below is the official overall winners table for the 89th Zion College Inter‑House Sports Festival:
| House | Athletics Points | Games Points | Cross Country Points | Total Points | Overall Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotoka (House 2) | 1 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 3rd |
| Sri (House 1) | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 4th |
| Nkrumah (House 4) | 6 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 2nd |
| Akpalu (House 3) | 6 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 1st – Overall Champions |
In the end, Akpalu House edged Nkrumah House by a single, unforgettable point :13 to 12, to be crowned overall champions of the 89th Zion College Inter‑House Sports Festival. Nkrumah’s dominance in the girls’ division and Akpalu’s supremacy in the boys’ race have set the stage for a rivalry that will echo through future editions.
As the drums quiet and the dust settles, one thing is certain: Zion College remains fiercely competitive, proudly united, and deeply rooted in tradition. The 89th edition did more than produce winners; it renewed the spirit of ZICO and wrote a fresh, thrilling chapter in its sporting history.
Atsu Hadzide , Anloga .
