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26 Mar

African Games: Bonuses For Ghana Medalists In Limbo

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The Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports, Evans Opoku Bobie says he is uncertain about the timeline for the disbursement of bonuses to Ghana’s medalists from the 2023 African Games. Prior to the start of the games, the Ministry of Sports announced a winning package for the athletes. A winner of gold will be rewarded $3,000, $2,000 for silver, and $1,000 for bronze. However, at a press conference jointly organized by the Local Organizing Committee and the sports ministry, held at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Monday, gratitude was extended to athletes and the nation for the successful…

25 Mar

Egypt’s Dominance At African Games-Accra 2023 Caps Off Spectacular Event

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The African Games Accra 2023, held in Ghana, concluded with a dazzling closing ceremony, marking Egypt's stellar performance as the standout feature. The Egyptian contingent shone with a remarkable haul of 191 medals, including a staggering 102 golds. This impressive achievement secured their position as the overall champions, leaving Nigeria in second place with 121 total medals, of which 47 were gold, while South Africa claimed third place with 106 medals, 32 of which were gold. Notably, the host nation Ghana delivered outstanding team performances, particularly in football. Desmond Ofei, head coach of Ghana's men's U-20 national football team, attributed…

21 Mar

African Games Schedule: March 21, 2024

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The athletics events at the African Games - Accra 2023 enter their penultimate day today, featuring several medal competitions at the University of Ghana Stadium today. Medals are expected to be awarded in Men's Hammer Throw, Women's Long Jump, Men's Pole Vault, Women's Discus Throw, Women's 10,000 metres, and Women's Heptathlon. Additionally, there will be heats in the men's and women's 200 metres and 4x400 metres relay events. There are two Ghanaians in the 200 metre heats; Ibrahim Fuseini and Joe Paul Amoah. Amoah will be racing in the heat six at 10.25am and Fuseini is in heat seven at…

20 Mar

African Games: Ghana’s 4x100m Teams Book Final Slot After Finishing 1st

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Ghana delivered impressive athleticism in both the men’s and women’s 4x100m relay heats to book a place in the respective finals. In the Men’s 4x100m relay, the team clocked a time of 38.67 seconds, clinching victory in Heat 3. Guided by anchor leg runner Joseph Paul Amoah, the quartet, comprising Edwin Gadayi, Solomon Hammond, and Benjamin Azamati, displayed seamless coordination to secure their spot in the finals. The women’s squad mirrored this triumph in Heat 2 of the Women’s 4x100m relay, crossing the finish line in 44.24 seconds to seize the top spot. Led by Hor Halutie, Benedicta Kwartemaa, Mary…

19 Mar

African Games: Ghana To Compete In Four Medal Events On Day Two

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Ghana is in contention to win three or more medals on day two of the track and field events in the ongoing African Games in Accra. The county’s 100m record holder Benjamin Azamati was joined by Barnabas Aggerh in the men’s 100m final after both finished second in the semis. In the women’s sprint, Mary Boakye was the only Ghanaian woman to reach the final after finishing third in her semi-final event at the University of Ghana stadium on Monday night. A podium finish for all three would guarantee Ghana medals in athletics. The women’s high jump final would be…

18 Mar

African Games: Arm Wrestling Wins 41 Medals In Two Days Of Competition

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Ghana’s arm wrestling delivered a whopping 41 medals over the weekend to increase the country’s medal haul at the ongoing African Games. Team Ghana displayed its prowess and resilience at the Games, securing an impressive haul of 41 medals from the discipline. The group won 21 medals on Friday, March 15, and added 20 more on Saturday. Ghana earned 8 gold, 19 silver, and 14 bronze medals, making it the most decorated country in the sporting discipline at the Games. The Armwrestling team’s impressive performance increased Ghana’s medal tally to 46, putting the host country sixth on the medal table…

13 Mar

African Games: Harry Stacey Advances To Final Of Men’s 50M Freestyle; Abeiku Falls Short

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Team Ghana’s Harry Stacey is through to the finals of the Men’s 50m Freestyle event but talisman Abeiku Jackson missed out of the Swimming event at the African Games. Stacey finished the heat event in second with a time of 23.17s while Abeiku ended in third, clocking in at 23.79s. It will be Stacey’s third individual final in his maiden appearance for Ghana at the continental competition. Abeiku had already won silver and bronze medals for the country. Elsewhere, Joselle Mensah and Unilez Takyi have also progressed to the finals of the finals of Women’s 50m Freestyle. Team Ghana has…

13 Mar

African Games: Black Satellites’ Fighting Spirit Praised After Win Over Gambia

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Assistant coach of the Black Satellites, Nii Odartey Lamptey, has praised the resilience of the team in their victory against Gambia on Tuesday evening. The national U-20 male team delivered a commanding performance, clinching a convincing 3-1 triumph over their opponents at the Accra Sports Stadium. This victory came on the heels of a disappointing draw against Congo in their group-stage opener. https://twitter.com/ghanafaofficial/status/1767670835353977348?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1767670835353977348%7Ctwgr%5E47fafa112938a997f3682a648e825f1120b123f7%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adomonline.com%2Fafrican-games-black-satellites-fighting-spirit-praised-after-win-over-gambia%2F In his post-match remarks, the former Ghanaian international praised the players for their determination and acknowledged their commitment to follow tactical instructions. Nii Odartey Lamptey “We were dissatisfied with the draw in our previous game, so we had discussions…

12 Mar

African Games: Black Satellites Aim First Win Against Gambia

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Ghana’s U20 male side will be chasing their first win at the 13th African Games as anticipation builds for Tuesday’s Group A matches at the Accra Sports Stadium. The host nation takes on Gambia while Benin plays Congo in the other match of the day with all sides seeking their first win of the tournament. This comes after all four teams drew their opening matches of the competition on Friday and will be seeking to improve their fortunes during Tuesday’s game. Black Satellites coach, Desmond Ofei acknowledges the challenge posed by Gambia, highlighting the opponent’s commendable performance in previous tournaments.…

12 Mar

Sports Minister Urges Focus On Positives Amid African Games Criticism

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The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif has urged the media to shift its attention from the negative aspects of Ghana's hosting of the 2023 African Games and instead highlight the event's positive elements. Speaking at a press conference held on Monday at the University of Ghana Stadium, Ussif defended Ghana's hosting, stating that the country has received international acclaim for organizing what he termed as "spectacular games." “Every international official that we have engaged is applauding us for hosting spectacular games so far. So let’s all embrace and position Ghana as a sports destination," he said. "There are…