“I knew I could do this”: Portia Nkrumah on her Super Zonal triumph

Portia Nkrumah, crowned the overall best female athlete in this year’s Ashanti Regional Super Zonal Athletics competition, attributes her gold-winning success to the incredible support system around her and her unwavering determination.

From the start, she believed nothing could deter her from reaching for gold.

When asked about her role model, Portia mentioned Lovina Ewusi, an alumnus of Edinaman School, whose journey has greatly inspired her. Lovina Ewusi is a track and field athlete who attends Western Texas College