Nigeria, a country known for its vibrant cultural tapestry and diverse sporting interests, may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of rugby. However, this West African nation is witnessing a steady rise in the popularity and participation of this rugged and exhilarating sport. While football (soccer) remains the undisputed king of sports in Nigeria, rugby is carving out its own niche and gaining momentum among enthusiasts, players, and supporters across the nation.
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Mastercard Foundation and its partners have announced plans to invest in four key value chains: rice, soybean, poultry and tomatoes. The investment is expected to lead to a significant increase in production and value addition for these commodities. Known as the Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) programme, Mastercard […] The post
Ghana’s fastest man, Benjamin Azamati is hopeful of a good tournament here in Accra at the African Games. Azamati ran a time of 9.90 seconds years back to become the 100m record holder. However, he is yet to win a competitive medal for the country. He has had a few close shaves. The Olympics, the […] The post Azamati, Amoah and others ready for Athletics bow at the African
Ghana has made a remarkable performance at the 2023 Africa Games, surpassing the total number of medals won in the previous two editions combined. With a haul of 46 medals, Ghana has already exceeded the 32 medals won in Rabat 2019 and Brazzaville 2015. The majority of Ghana’s medals have come from arm wrestling, with […] The post African Games: Ghana’s Arm Wrestlers lead
Ghana’s sprint sensation, Benjamin Azamati, has expressed unwavering confidence ahead of his debut in athletics at the African Games, slated to commence in Accra on Monday, March 18, 2024. Speaking at a media briefing put together by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, where new athletic gears for the athletes were unveiled, Azamati conveyed his […] The post African games:
Team Ghana exhibited remarkable strength and technical prowess in armwrestling, securing an impressive total of 21 medals at the 2023 African Games. On the opening day of the arm wrestling competition, Ghana clinched an outstanding haul of 4 gold, 10 silver, and 7 bronze medals, showcasing their dominance in the sport and igniting hopes for […] The post African Games: Ghana
Ghana Swimming Association (GSA) President Delphina Quaye has commended the performance of the national team in the 2023 African Games. The team battled resiliently rubbing shoulders with South Africa, Egypt, Algeria and others who are known to be dominant forces in swimming. Nonetheless, Ghana managed to secure its first swimming medals in African Games and […] The post Our
Dr. Chris Jenkins OBE The President of Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), Dr. Chris Jenkins OBE, has arrived in the country. Dr. Jenkins was accompanied by the CEO of CGF Madam Read More... The post Commonwealth Games President In Town appeared first on DailyGuide
Ghana’s 100m record holder Benjamin Azamati insists that the 4x100m relay team is keen on defending their title at the 2023 African Games at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon. Azamati was part of Ghana’s 4x100m relay team that won gold in the 2019 African Games. Athletics is expected to start in the 2023 […] The post We are looking forward to defending
By Cina Lawson and Rory Stewart For decades, the international community has grappled with the challenge of ending extreme poverty, which is the leading Sustainable Development Goal for 2030. Despite some progress, we remain far off track, with an estimated 700 million people still struggling to survive on less than $2.15 per day. Unlike in […] The post A
Ghana’s 100-meter dash record holder, Benjamin Azamati, has acknowledged the high expectations for him to win a gold medal at upcoming competitions. The 26-year-old sprinter is excited to be competing in Ghana again, for the first time since representing the University of Ghana in athletics in 2020. Since then, he has evolved, graduating from West […] The post Accra
The Black Satellites of Ghana marched to a 3-1 victory over The Gambia in the second group stage game of the 13th African Games. Goals from Misibau Aziz and Abdul Aziz Issah ensured Team Ghana picked their first win in the men’s football event to stand a chance of making it out of the group. […] The post 13th African Games: Ghana defeat Gambia 3-1 in Accra appeared
A new report to guide the formation and implementation of the proposed UK-Africa Innovation Trust Corridor (ITC) to facilitate the transparent, secure and demonstrable exchange of research and innovation outputs between the United Kingdom and its African Commonwealth nations has been launched in Accra. The report, titled ‘Research-Based Evidence to Support the Formation of the […] The post
Abeiku Jackson from Ghana faced disappointment in the Men’s 50M Freestyle Heats, finishing in 10th place with a time of 23.59 seconds, dashing hopes for another swimming medal. Abeiku Jackson did not advance to the Men’s 50M Freestyle event, placing 10th in his heat with a time of 23.59 seconds 🙀#CitiSports #Accra2023 pic.twitter.com/oDtEf7FkhR — Citi […] The post Accra2023:
Team Ghana have progressed to the final of the men’s 4x100m medley relay at the ongoing 13th African Games. Team Ghana finished 4th with a time of 4:04.98 in men’s 4x100m medley relay and have made it to the finals.#CitiSports #Accra2023 pic.twitter.com/AfgnZhSEP1 — Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) March 13, 2024 The quartet of Niklas Yeboah, Harry […] The post #Accra2023:
Gokals Ani Ltd has partnered with Zeiss Vision to introduce cutting-edge lenses to Ghana. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the optics industry in the region, heralding a new era of unparalleled vision solutions. Gokals Ani was registered in 2020 and is the first lab in Ghana to commence Digital Freeform Lens production in […] The post Gokals
Manager of multiple award-winning Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale; Sammy Flex, has defended the artist’s performance at the 13th African Games opening ceremony, despite criticism about miming. Shatta Wale together with Ghanaian artiste King Promise and South African artiste Kemo Mpela performed at the prestigious African Games opening ceremony on Wednesday, March 8 at the University […] The post 13th
Abeiku Jackson has secured Ghana’s fifth medal at the African Games, clinching a bronze in the Men’s 100m Butterfly. This marks Abeiku’s second medal during the Games, following his earlier silver win in the Men’s 50m Butterfly. Originally scheduled for Monday, March 11, 2024, the race faced a postponement due to a false start. Despite […] The post 13th
Dr. Kyei addressing the participants The Director General of the Commission of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah, has disclosed that stereotypes against women Read More... The post ‘Stereotypes Against Women In TVET Reducing’
Vincent Ekow Assafuah, Deputy Minister-designate for the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development has acknowledged that while he wholeheartedly supports the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, he believes that merely ostracising gays from society is not the solution. He advocated for parliament to be interested in the reformation of homosexuals and not allow […] The post I
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