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25 Jul

I Cannot Be Blamed For Norway Scandal – Sports Minister

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Youth and Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif has said he cannot be held accountable for the recent Norway scandal. A group of 11 alleged athletes travelled under the auspices of the National Paralympic Committee to participate in the Bergen Marathon in Oslo. Upon arrival, one individual passed away, another was detained by Norwegian authorities while attempting to enter Sweden, and the remaining nine are currently at large. President of the National Paralympic Committee-Ghana, Samson Deen revealed in a video statement that, his signature was forged on the documents used by the individuals to obtain visas. Earlier this week, the Ministry condemned…

10 May

Sports Minister Recognizes Black Loopers’ Medal-Winning Efforts

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On Tuesday, April 7, 2024, the Ghanaian table tennis team, the Black Loopers, visited the Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Mustapha Ussif, to present their recently won medals. The team achieved great success at the West Africa Regional Championship in Togo, with the ladies’ team winning silver and the men’s team winning bronze. Additionally, Joanita Borteye and Celia Baah Danso secured bronze medals in the women’s singles event. The President of the Ghana Table Tennis Association, Mr. Mawuko Afadzinu, expressed his gratitude to the Ministry and the Sports Minister for their support. He emphasized the importance of continued support…

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…

04 Mar

$195M Spent On Infrastructure For 13th African Games – Sports Minister Confirms

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Mustapha Ussif, the Youth and Sports Minister, has confirmed that a total of $195 million has been spent on infrastructure development in preparation for the 2023 African Games. Scheduled to take place from March 8 to March 23, the Games will primarily unfold at the Borteyman Sports Complex and University of Ghana Stadium, complemented by support from 15 additional venues. During a press briefing on Monday, March 4, 2024, Minister Ussif disclosed the detailed breakdown of the infrastructure expenditure. Notably, $145 million was invested in the construction of a state-of-the-art sports centre at Borteyman, $34 million was directed towards renovating…