Ghana’s Ellen Anim of Gladiators Cycling Club has been crowned Queen of the Road after winning the Elite Women’s Osagyefo Criterium 2026 in grand style.
Anim delivered a masterclass of endurance and tactics on the tough 67km course (6 laps) at University Farm Road, Borteyman, Accra, on 21st September 2026. She powered to victory in 2:11:24.00, setting an impressive average race speed of 30.594 km/h.
It was a thrilling West African showdown to the finish line, with the Nigerian contingent pushing the Ghanaian champion all the way.
OFFICIAL RESULTS – ELITE WOMEN:
- Ellen Anim (78)- Gladiators Cycling Club (Ghana) – 2:11:24.00 – Champion
- Meelubari Coxson Treasure (48)* – Subsea Cycling Team (Nigeria) – 2:11:29.00
3. Mary Sunday Samuel (89) – Dynamic CC (Nigeria) – 2:11:33.00
4th Abigail Tetteh (67) – Gutten Cycling Team (Ghana) – 2:11:46.00
5th Patience Otuodung (37) – Subsea (Nigeria) – 2:12:19.00
6th Ernest Happiness (49) – Subsea (Nigeria) – 2:23:14.14 (+11:50)
6 starters, 6 finishers. All warriors
The race, headline sponsored by EMOTO – Powering Progress, lived up to its billing as _More Than a Race, A Legacy _.
With four Nigerian riders in the top six, the Elite Women’s race proved to be a true celebration of West African cycling, but on the day, Ghana’s Ellen Anim held firm for a famous home victory.
The Osagyefo Criterium 2026 continues to ride for a greater tomorrow.
By Elizabeth A. Gyamfi
