Organisers of the highly anticipated International Tour du Ghana 2025 have revealed a vibrant collection of leader jerseys and a lucrative prize structure that promises to make the inaugural edition one of the richest stage races on the African cycling calendar.
The 15-day race, featuring a prologue, individual time trial and multiple road stages, will see riders competing not only for overall glory but for eleven distinctive classification jerseys sponsored by leading Ghanaian companies and institutions.
Leader Jerseys for 2025
Best Daily Stage Winner – Yellow and Black Jersey (Sponsored by MTN Ghana)
General Classification (Overall Individual Time) – Yellow Jersey (Dot Ateliers – Black Star Experience)
Points Classification – Green Jersey (Akwamu Akotoi State)
King of the Mountains (Best Climber) – Black and Yellow Jersey (Ghana Tourism Authority)
Best Young Rider – White Jersey (Verner Water)
Intermediate Sprints – Red & White Jersey (Prudential Life Insurance – PLI)
Best Ghanaian Rider – Red, Yellow & Green Jersey (Ministry of Youth and Sports)
Best Veteran (Oldest) Rider – Blue and Black Jersey (Strategic Africa Security – SAS)
Best Ghanaian Young Rider – Blue and Yellow Jersey (Ghana Olympic Committee)
Most Combative / Best Breakaway (Daily & Overall) – Blue and White Jersey (Twellium Ghana)
Best Team Classification – Blue Jersey (Stanbic Bank Ghana)
Prize Money Breakdown (in Ghanaian Cedis)
The total prize pot exceeds GH₵300,000, with substantial rewards across all classifications:
Daily Stage Winners (Prologue + Stages)
1st: GH₵2,000 | 2nd: GH₵1,500 | 3rd: GH₵1,000 (down to 15th place)
Final General Classification (Yellow Jersey)
1st: GH₵42,000 | 2nd: GH₵35,500 | 3rd: GH₵21,200
Points Classification (Green Jersey)
1st: GH₵10,000 | 2nd: GH₵7,000 | 3rd: GH₵5,000
Mountains Classification (Best Climber)
1st: GH₵6,000 | 2nd: GH₵4,000 | 3rd: GH₵3,000
Best Young Rider (White Jersey)
1st: GH₵4,500 | 2nd: GH₵2,000 | 3rd: GH₵1,000
Intermediate Sprints & Other Categories
Significant prizes are also awarded for Best Ghanaian Rider, Best Veteran, Best Ghanaian Young Rider, Most Combative/Breakaway (GH₵6,000 for overall winners in several categories) and Best Team (GH₵14,000 for the the winning squad).
A special Individual Time Trial prize of GH₵6,000 will be awarded to the fastest rider in the race against the clock.
“With these beautiful jerseys and life-changing prize money, we want to put Ghana firmly on the map of international professional cycling,” said a spokesperson for the organising committee. “This is not just a race – it’s a celebration of Ghanaian hospitality, culture and athletic excellence.”
The International Tour du Ghana 2025 is expected to attract top African and international professionals when it rolls out in early 2025, with the route set to showcase the country’s diverse landscapes from the coastal plains to the highlands of the Ashanti and Volta regions.
More details on the exact route and participating teams will be announced in the coming weeks.