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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…

11 Mar

African Games 2023: Abeiku Jackson Secures Ghana’s First-Ever Swimming Medal

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Ghana's team captain, Abeiku Jackson, has etched his name in history by securing the country's inaugural medal in swimming at the African Games 2023. Jackson made waves by winning a silver medal in the Men's 50m Butterfly event, clocking in at 24.23 seconds. Although narrowly outpaced by Egypt's Ali Khalafalla, who claimed gold with a time of 23.93 seconds, Jackson's achievement is groundbreaking. The 23-year-old becomes the first Ghanaian swimmer to clinch a medal at the African Games, putting an end to the nation's prolonged drought in the sport. In the same event, Jackson's teammate, Stacey Harry, delivered a commendable…

05 Mar

Forson Sisters Out Of Ghana’s Swim Team For African Games

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Ghana’s swim team will miss two of its biggest assets, Kaya Forson and Zaira Forson, at the 2023 African Games. The sisters have been prominent figures in long-distance swimming for Ghana, having represented the country at various international competitions, including the World Aquatics Championships 2023 in Greece and the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. However, their participation in the upcoming Africa Games has been ruled out due to a change in their school examination schedule in France. The sisters are prioritising their education, and their absence will undoubtedly affect the team’s performance. According to the Treasurer of the Ghana…

05 Mar

2023 African Games: Sports Minister Confirms Venues For Sporting Disciplines

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The Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has officially confirmed the venues for each sporting discipline at the 2023 African Games, which kicked off on March 4, 2024, with Table Tennis and is set to officially commence on March 8, 2024. During a press briefing at the Ministerial Meet the Press event in Accra, Minister Ussif outlined the locations for various sports across the capital, emphasizing the multifaceted approach Ghana has taken in constructing purpose-built sports facilities for the Games at Borteyman and the University of Ghana. Here is a breakdown of the sports disciplines and their respective venues:…