The Minority Caucus in Parliament has indicated that it will reveal further details regarding mismanagement in the organization and execution of the 13th African Games. In a press briefing held on Tuesday, the Caucus unveiled that despite Parliament’s approval of $195 million for infrastructure enhancements linked to the games, the government’s mismanagement led to a […] The post African
In a strategic move to promote trade liberalisation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana has collaborated with the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) to host a crucial sensitisation seminar titled ‘Trade Liberalisation after the AfCFTA’ at the Africa Trade House in Accra. Peter Dery, Head of […] The post
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has shared the challenges he faced during his prolonged injury layoff, spanning nearly five months, as he edges closer to full fitness. Partey, a key figure for both Arsenal and the Black Stars of Ghana, endured a frustrating period characterised by limited appearances, making just six Premier League outings for the […] The post Injury setbacks have been tough for
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has admitted his side has a discipline problem that needs to be addressed going forward. Ghana picked up three red cards and five yellow cards in two friendly matches against Nigeria and Uganda. Jerome Opoku, Mohammed Salisu, and Alidu Seidu all saw red for dissent towards referees. Addo believes […] The post Otto Addo vows to tackle
Juliana Addo-Yobo, the director responsible for volunteers at the 13th African Games, has assured that the Ministry of Sports is actively working to resolve the issue of unpaid volunteers for the event. Volunteers expressed agitation on Tuesday over the alleged failure of authorities to fulfill promises of compensation made before the competition. They claim they […] The post African
The Interim Management Committee (IMC) of Asante Kotoko has disclosed a crunch meeting held with the coaching staff led by Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum. This follows the current disappointing result which has seen the club slip from third place in the Ghana Premier League table to ninth place. In a statement released by Kotoko on […] The post Kotoko holds emergency meeting with
Jordan Ayew has reaffirmed the steadfast commitment of himself and his older brother Andre Ayew to the Black Stars cause. The Ayew brothers, mainstays in the Ghanaian national team for over a decade, have vowed to continue fighting for their country till the end. Speaking ahead of the Black Stars’ upcoming friendly match against Uganda, […] The post We will always fight for
Former president of the Chinese Football Association (CFA), Chen Xuyuan, has been handed a life sentence for his involvement in bribery, marking a significant development in China’s anti-corruption crackdown within the sports sector. Chen Xuyuan, along with several senior sporting executives, was sentenced on Tuesday following an extensive investigation, as reported by state media. The […] The post Ex-China
Dr Kwaku Ofosu Asare, chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the recently concluded 2023 African Games, has conceded that Ghana could have better prepared its athletes for the competition, potentially leading to even greater success in the medal tally. Despite Ghana’s commendable achievement of securing 68 medals at the games, including 19 gold, 29 […] The post African
It began with toxicity from so-called critics, whom I think were engaged in mere politics and bad PR just because an audacious decision has been made by the government led by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to continue with hosting such a big – and in their eyes a flamboyant – tournament when the country […] The post African Games: Gov’t, LOC deserve a pat on the back! first appeared
A colorful ceremony was held on March 23 to bring the 13th African Games to a befitting end. It had been three weeks of drama, cheers, and new records broken as Ghanaians and other Africans witnessed back-to-back showdowns in Accra and Cape Coast. About 5000 athletes from 50 countries competed in 29 disciplines; a record […] The post 2023 African Games: Key takeaways from 13th edition
When the announcement of Ghana hosting the African Games hit the airwaves, there were many questions. The major one was “Can Ghana do it?” and so it began. The opening ceremony was colourful, a rich cocktail of Ghana’s heritage and pride. Ghana had opened its doors and welcomed 5000 athletes who had come to compete […] The post From setbacks to success: 2023 African Games
The Black Stars of Ghana will be seeking their first win after seven games when they take on the Cranes of Uganda on Tuesday in Marrakech, Morocco. The match, scheduled for Tuesday at 16:00 GMT, marks the culmination of the March international friendlies for both sides. Ghana will enter the to achieve redemption having lost […] The post Black Stars seek first win in 7 games in Uganda
Ghana coach Otto Addo says goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott faces challenges in reclaiming his spot as Black Stars’ number one. Wollacott, who was the first-choice goalkeeper for the Black Stars until an injury just before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, has struggled for game time since then, with his last appearance for the team dating […] The post It’s difficult to say Wollacott
Head coach of the Black Satellites Desmond Ofei is already looking ahead to reaching the U-20 World Cup just days after winning gold at the African Games. The Black Satellites narrowly beat Uganda at the Accra Sports stadium in the final courtesy a late strike by Jerry Afriyie to clinch the gold medal in the […] The post Desmond Ofei sets sights on reaching World Cup with
Bawa Fuseini, the President of Ghana Athletics, has revealed that Ghana has received an invitation to bid for the hosting rights of the 2026 African Athletics Championships. The African Championships in Athletics is a prestigious continental sporting event overseen by the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), serving as the apex governing body for athletics in […] The post We’ve
Jerome Opoku celebrated a milestone in his burgeoning international career, finding the back of the net for Ghana in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Uganda in a friendly encounter on Tuesday. The Istanbul Basaksehir defender opened the scoring with a well-placed header from a pinpoint delivery by Jordan Ayew. Unfortunately, the jubilation proved fleeting as […] The post Ghana defender
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has labelled Ghana’s exit at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as shameful. The Black Stars despite high hopes of averting their previous dismal performance at the 2021 AFCON failed to impress once more. Ghana, despite entering the competition with high hopes of redemption following their lackluster performance in the […] The post Ghana’s AFCON exit was
2008 was a year Ghana boasted a galaxy of stars. the Black Stars were blessed with top-notch talents most of them featuring in the big European Leagues. It was not surprising the four-time West African champions earned their highest FIFA ranking within that period. An ascension which began in from their first World Cup appearance […] The post Fatau Dauda: From a lion
Dr. Kwaku Ofosu-Asare, the Executive Chairman of the Local Organising Committee for the 13th African Games, has called on all Ghanaians to prioritize the proper maintenance of the facilities utilized for the event. He emphasized that the upkeep of these facilities is crucial as it would contribute to the enhancement of various sporting disciplines across […] The post Accra
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