By Simon Asare, GNA
Accra, Nov. 15, GNA – May Stars Cycling Team made an impressive start to the 11th edition of the Tour du Ghana after Eritrean rider Teka Gebremedhn D won the opening prologue to claim the first yellow jersey of the competition.
The cyclist clocked 3:22.21 over the 4.9-kilometre individual time trial from James Town Mantse Agbona to Osu Castle on Saturday to secure the stage victory and take an early lead in the general classification.
Riders departed at one-minute intervals in the race against the clock, which officially marked the start of this year’s tour.
Teka edged out Ghana Police Cycling Team’s Emmanuel Sesi, who finished second in 3:22.35, while Nigeria’s John Gabriel placed third with a time of 3:22.65.
The victory earned Teka the coveted yellow jersey, making him the first rider to wear the leader’s jersey at the 2026 Tour du Ghana.
The result also handed May Stars Cycling Team its first podium finish of the competition and provided an early boost in the race for honours.
Attention now shifts to Day Two of the tour, which takes place in Kumasi, where riders will tackle a demanding 124-kilometre criterium around the city, starting from the Kumasi Sports Stadium.
The 11th Tour du Ghana is being supported by Cowbell, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Kantanka Automobile and JL Properties.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade
Reporter: Simon Asare
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