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 Public Relations Officer for the Ministry of Education, Kwasi Kwarteng has disclosed that under the Ghana Smart School Project initiative, Senior High School students will have the liberty to take their tablets home to use for educational activities. This move, he says aims to foster a consistent learning environment for SHS students throughout their […] The post Ghana
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
Esteemed compatriots, gather round the communal fire, for your nephew, Agya Kwaku Ogboro, shall weave a tale as intricate as the kente cloth that adorns our noble shoulders. Behold! The Read More... The post Agya Kwaku Ogboro’s Lofty
Team Ghana Ghana has recorded her largest medal haul in the history of the African Games at the 13th edition of the event that ended in Accra at the Read More... The post Ghana Records Highest Medal Haul appeared first on DailyGuide
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 […] The post African
Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum says despite the country’s economic challenges, the government is committed to rolling out a series of programmes to propel education across the country. According to Dr Adutwum, the government will ensure that no child is left behind. Speaking at the launch of the Ghana Smart Schools Project, which will […] The post Govt
You might be wondering how an all-sports event will help the entertainment business. Well, after some careful consideration, I discovered how the 2023 African Games held in Accra helped our music industry. The post How Ghana’s music industry benefited from the African Games 2023 first appeared on 3News.
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 […] The post Accra
Black Stars assistant coach and former international, John Paintsil, has shed light on the inception of the Black Stars’ tradition of welcoming new players with a dance ritual. In recent years, the Black Stars have gained recognition for fostering camaraderie among team members through this unique tradition that dates back to 2007. The team has […] The post John
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 […] The post Accra 2023: 13th African Games ends in grand style appeared first
Africa’s most decorated dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy, was the headliner performer at the 2023 Africa Games closing ceremony put together by the African Union. The internationally acclaimed artiste left the crowd yearning for more after putting on a spectacular 10-song set performance at the fully-packed 20,000-capacity University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Accra to close out […] The post 13th
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