Inaki Williams commended for role in ending 40-year Copa del Rey drought
Henry Asante Twum has applauded Black Stars forward Inaki Williams for his pivotal role in Athletic Bilbao’s historic Copa del Rey victory, ending a 40-year wait for the prestigious trophy. Athletic Bilbao, led by Inaki Williams and his brother Nico, secured the Copa del Rey title in a thrilling final against Mallorca at the Estadio […]
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Isaac Botsio: The story of the Takoradi boy with ‘big boy’ dreams
Ghana is in an era where we are blessed with an abundance of athletes who have huge potential to leave a legacy in the world of track and field. From Rose Yeboah to Cadman Yamoah to Benjamin Azamati and Joseph Paul Amoah, one can describe this era as the “Golden Era” for Ghana Athletics and […]
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Atletico hold slim advantage over Dortmund
Atletico Madrid seized control in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash against Dortmund, holding off a late fightback to secure a slender 2-1 advantage at Estadio Metropolitano. Atletico wasted no time in asserting their dominance, as Rodrigo de Paul capitalized on Ian Maatsen’s errant pass in the fourth minute to put the […]
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How Inaki Williams’ unwavering loyalty helped deliver Athletic glory
Over 100,000 Athletic Bilbao fans made the long trip to Seville for the Copa del Rey final on Saturday (April 6th). Since last winning the cup in 1984, Los Leones had lost six finals, but there was confidence that the jinx would finally end against a Mallorca side that was 15th in LaLiga. More than […]
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“Jump, Ignisious Gaisah, jump”: The Ghanaian spring king with a Dutch passport
The name Ignisious Gaisah holds different meanings for many in Ghana’s sporting circles. Now at 40 years old, Gaisah could be your brother, friend, or the Ghanaian long jump champion who later chose to represent the Netherlands. But for this writer, Anthony Ignisious Gaisah Essuman is the man who almost inspired me to become a […]
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Joseph Paul Amoah: Ghana’s swashbuckling 200m sprint champion leaving a legacy
Swashbuckling. This is the adjective that best encapsulates the life of Joseph Paul Amoah, the former national record holder in the 200m sprint. At 27 years old, his very presence exudes a sense of divine grace. With an athletic build, towering stature, and captivating charisma, he effortlessly commands attention, leaving a lasting impression on all […]
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We’ve been urged to bid for 2026 African Athletics Championships – Bawa Fuseini
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 […]
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African Games: Organisation could have been better, says athletics coach
Ghana’s athletics coach, Harry Adu, has provided a candid assessment of the organisation of the 2023 African Games, suggesting that it could have been better despite some positive aspects. The 2023 African Games concluded on Saturday after three weeks of intense competition. Ghana, hosting the event for the first time in its history, welcomed approximately […]
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Accra 2023: A competition forever engraved in our hearts but was it worth it?
The African Games, held every four years, typically preceding the Olympic Games, stands as a significant pan-African event owned by the African Union (AU). Its primary goals include highlighting Africa’s athletic talent, fostering cultural exchange, and advancing unity, social cohesion, and peace across the continent. Established in 1965 with the inaugural edition hosted in the […]
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Accra 2023: 13th African Games ends in grand style
After a thrilling three weeks of big highs and barely any lows, hearts were crashed, dreams were made, and smiles were seen as wide as the ocean and medals, tons of them won by athletes for self and national pride. One could not have asked for a better African Games tournament as curtains draw down […]
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I am getting to my best-ever form – Joseph Paul Amoah
Ghana sprinter Joseph Paul Amoah is confident that he is reaching his best-ever level in his career after clinching the gold medal in the men’s 200m final at the 2023 African Games. Amoah secured his second medal at the 2023 African Games with a 20.70 finish, after initially winning silver for Ghana in the 4×100 […]
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African Games: Ibrahim Fuseini eyes Olympic qualification despite 200m medal miss
Ghana’s 200m sprinter Ibrahim Fuseini says he is keen on booking a place at the 2024 Olympics later this year although he narrowly missed out on the podium in the Men’s 200m final in the 2023 African Games. Fuseini impressed in the Athletics events at the Games by making it to the final, finishing in […]
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African Games: 9 more medals targeted by Team Ghana on final day of Athletics
As the exhilarating five-day spectacle of athleticism draws to a close at the University of Ghana Stadium for the 2023 African Games, Ghana stands on the brink of potentially seizing nine additional medals on the final day of competition. Ghana has already showcased its prowess on the track and field, with standout performances securing three […]
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Accra 2023: William Amponsah wins silver in men’s half marathon
Ghanaian long-distance runner, William Amponsah, has won a silver medal in the men’s half-marathon event in the ongoing 13th African Games at the University of Ghana. William Amponsah impressively completed the race with a time of 1:05:13 behind Eritrean runner, Samson Amare who clocked 1:05:04. Mpofu Isaac of Zimbabwe came third with a time of […]
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African Games: William Amponsah secures Ghana’s first-ever marathon medal
William Amponsah has etched his name in the annals of sporting glory by securing Ghana’s first-ever marathon medal at the 2023 African Games. The long-distance runner clinched the silver medal with an impressive time of 1:05:13s in the Men’s Half Marathon Final held on Friday morning, March 22, 2024, at the University of Ghana Stadium. […]
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Joseph Paul Amoah secures gold in 200m with stunning performance
Ghanaian sprinter Joseph Paul Amoah electrified the track as he clinched the gold medal in the men’s 200m final held on Friday at the University of Ghana Stadium. Amoah, who had previously secured bronze in Birmingham at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, displayed remarkable form in both the heats and the semifinals, establishing himself as one […]
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African Games: Ghana’s Evans Yamoah wins gold in Men’s High Jump
Evans Yamoah Cadman has made history at the 2023 African Games by securing the gold medal in the Men’s High Jump for Ghana, showcasing his exceptional leaping prowess and culminating in an impressive performance on the continental stage. Yamoah, alongside fellow Ghanaians Ebenezer Gyimah and Kennedy Ocansey, demonstrated outstanding skill, outclassing numerous opponents to etch […]
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Accra 2023: Four Ghanaian sprinters qualify for 200m semis
All four Ghanaian sprinters who competed in the men’s and women’s 200m heats have made it to the semi-final stage. The quartet comprised of three male and a female runner who took centre stage in the morning session of Day Four in the athletics competition at the University of Ghana Stadium in the 13th African […]
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African Games: Joseph Paul Amoah relieved for avoiding disqualification in 4x100m relay
Ghanaian sprinter Joseph Paul Amoah has expressed a mixture of satisfaction and disappointment following a dramatic 4x100m relay final at the African Games. Despite a baton exchange mishap during the race, which narrowly cost Ghana a gold medal, Amoah and his team managed to avoid disqualification, securing a respectable silver medal. Running the anchor leg, […]
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