Ghanaian athletes showcased a mix of highs and lows on the second day of Athletics at the 2023 African Games, with notable victories and commendable performances capturing the spotlight. Despite Benjamin Azamati’s fifth-place finish in the 100m final, the Ghanaian sprinter played a pivotal role in securing victory for Team Ghana in the 4x100m relay […] The post PHOTOS:
Desmond Ofei is one match away from leading Ghana to their first African Games gold in men’s football in 13 years. His Black Satellites side face Uganda in the final on Friday but the 36-year-old’s journey to coaching has been swift, but more importantly a learning curve. Hailing from Mampong-Akuapim, Desmond Ofei harboured aspirations akin […] The post Controlling
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed former player Finidi George as the interim boss ahead of the upcoming international friendlies against the Black Stars of Ghana and Eagles of Mali in March. Following the departure of Jose Peseiro, who led the team to a second-place finish in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), […] The post Nigeria appoint new coach ahead of
With the athletics competition in the 13th African Games up and running, Team Ghana has a unique opportunity to claim double in the men’s and women’s 4x100m final. Both the men’s and women’s teams breezed past their opponents at the University of Ghana Stadium in the previous round to earn a place in the final. […] The post Accra
Ghana faced a bitter defeat against their rivals Nigeria in the men’s 4x100m event at the 2023 African Games in a fiercely contested final at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon, Accra. With a previous gold medal victory in 2019 at Rabat, ahead of Nigeria, Ghana harboured high hopes of securing another gold on […] The post Ghana narrowly misses gold in men’s
Ghana’s women’s 4x100m relay team clinched the bronze medal at the 2023 African Games, following their impressive performance in the final held on Wednesday night at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon. The quartet comprising Hor Halutie, Boakye Marry, Janet Mensah, and Doris Mensah delivered a commendable display in the fiercely contested race, clocking […] The post Ghana
Ghanaian 100m sprint champion, Benjamin Azamati says the country should expect nothing but the best from him ahead of the men’s finals. The 23-year-old qualified to the finals of the men’s 100m finals by finishing second in his semis heat with a time of 10.41s. Azamati will be coming up against Barnabas Aggerh, Itsekir Usheoritse […] The post “Expect nothing but
Three Ghanaian runners will be hoping to pick up medals in the men’s and women’s 100m finals at the University of Ghana Stadium today. While Mary Boakye will be competing in the women’s division, 100m record holder, Benjamin Azamati will be running with his compatriot, Barnabas Aggerh in the men’s final. While Benjamin Azamati advanced […] The post Accra
The Nigerian Federal Government is in talks with the World Bank to complete the processes of obtaining over $1 billion loans to address the challenges facing Internally Displaced Persons and their host communities, as well as bolster rural access and agricultural marketing in the country. The request is contained in a recent World Bank document […] The post Govt eyes fresh $1bn World Bank loan for
Suspected kidnappers have reportedly abducted and killed the traditional ruler of Riruwai village in Lame District, Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Alhaji Garba Badamasi. According to reports, the traditional ruler was reportedly kidnapped from his palace on March 15, 2024 by the gunmen who scared away residents with sporadic gun shots. DAILY POST […] The post Gunmen abduct, kill traditional
Black Satellites coach Desmond Ofei has recognised the formidable challenge posed by their upcoming semifinal opponents, Senegal, as they prepare for a crucial showdown in the 2023 African Games. With their focus now set on the pivotal match scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 8 pm in the Accra Sports Stadium, the Ghana U-20 […] The post African
Ghanaian athletes showcased impressive performances on the opening day of athletics at the ongoing 2023 African Games in Accra. Hosted at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon, Monday’s events saw Benjamin Azamati and Barnabas Aggerh securing qualification to the men’s 100m final slated for Tuesday night. Additionally, Alex Amankwah advanced to the men’s 800m […] The post PHOTOS:
Black Satellites will aim to replicate the success of the Black Princesses when they face Senegal in the semi-final of the African Games men’s football on Tuesday night. The match will be played at the Accra Sports Stadium, with victory securing a spot in the final. The Black Princesses, Ghana’s U-20 women’s team, defeated Senegal […] The post African
Aggrieved motorcycle riders have blocked major roads and markets in Asaba and Okayama, in the Oshimili South and Oshimili North Local Government Areas of Delta State, protesting the death of their colleagues. The protesters took to the streets in the early hours of Monday in anger, destroying properties. Businesses around the popular Midwifery Market in […] The post Okada riders storm
Ghanaian sprinter Benjamin Azamati has attributed his second-place finish in the Men’s 100m semi-final of the 2023 African Games to the weather conditions in Ghana. Azamati secured his spot in the final after clocking a time of 10.41s, coming in behind Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme, who finished first with a time of 10.23s. Despite advancing to […] The post Benjamin
Ghana failed to secure medals in both the men’s and women’s 100m finals during Tuesday’s races at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon. Despite high expectations, neither the men nor the women managed to reach the podium in their respective events. The men’s 100m final featured two Ghanaian athletes: Benjamin Azamati, currently holding the […] The post African
The president of the African Hockey Federation, Mr Seif Ahmed, has refuted claims by the South African Hockey Federation that the hockey pitch being used for the African Games is substandard. According to Mr. Seif, the pitch meets international standards. He stated that pictures circulated by the South Africans were taken before the pitch installation […] The post African Games hockey pitch
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.
Niger’s military government announced that it has ended an accord with the US that allowed military personnel and civilian staff from the Department of Defence to operate in Niger – days after holding high-level talks with US diplomatic and military officials this week. “The government of Niger, taking into account the aspirations and interests of […] The post Niger
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
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