African Games: Rose Amoanimaa jumps to victory to win gold for Ghana
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Another scintillating display from Ghana’s top female high jumper, Rose Amoanimaa, in the African Games. Rose Amoanimaa secured gold in the women’s high jump event after jumping a height of 1.90m. Amoanimaa, coming into this year’s African Games, came to defend her gold medal she won in Morocco five years ago. […]
Legon Cities FC to use University of Ghana Sports Stadium if…
By: Michael Okuley Legon Cities Football Club has expressed their desire to adopt the newly built University of Ghana Sports Stadium as their home venue for the Ghana Premier League. The 10000 capacity facility was completed to host the 2023 Africa Games currently underway in Accra and is expected to serve the University community following […]
African Games: Bukom Banku’s Son, Abubakar Komoko through to the medals zone
In the ongoing 2023 African Games, Abubakar Kamoko, the son of retired Ghanaian boxing legend Bukom Banku, has won a medal for his country. Kamoko, a rival in the 86 kg cruiserweight division, progressed to the semifinals by dispatching his opponent with perseverance. His advancement into the next round already makes him a bronze medalist […]
African Games: Black Princesses to take on Nigeria in an epic final
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Black Princesses on Monday, March 18, 2024, defeated Senegal’s under-20 women’s team by a whopping 3-1 victory at the Cape Coast Stadium to secure a spot in the finals of the African Games female football event. Ghana were utterly dominant in their last group game, where they saw off Tanzania, […]
African Games: South Africa, Zimbabwe square off in the Cricket finals on Wednesday
By: Michael Okuley What started as an eight-nation battle for gold has now narrowed down to a thrilling two-nation showdown. The top-ranked teams, South Africa and Zimbabwe, are poised for an eagerly anticipated final to conclude the debut of women’s cricket at the 13th edition of the African Games in Accra today. In the semifinals […]
African Games: Ghana’s Abeiku Jackson wins bronze in the 100-metre butterfly finals
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Ghana‘s Abeiku Jackson makes another bold statement as he secures a bronze medal in the 100-metre butterfly finals. Jackson was topped by Abdalla Nasr from Egypt and Jarden Eaton from South Africa, who secured the gold and silver medals in the 100-metre butterfly final. Jackson finished third in the 100-metre butterfly […]
Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif calls out Ghana Cycling Federation for equipment challenges
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah The Minister of Youth and Sports Mustapha Ussif has pointed fingers at the Ghana Cycling Federation for the challenges encountered by athletes due to inadequate equipment during the 13th African Games. This revelation follows numerous complaints from athletes regarding insufficient training gear and equipment. Ghana is hosting the African Games for the […]
African Games: Winnifred Ntumi wins Ghana’s first medal
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Ghana bagged its first medal at the 13th African Games as Winnifred Ntumi gave out a dazzling performance in the weightlifting event as she snatched silver in the women’s 49 kg competition. Winnifred went against all odds to get Ghana’s first medal as she competed against Ny Hasina Andrimitantsoa Zo Lalainarinirina […]
African Games: Black Princesses secure victory in opening game
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Black Princesses on Saturday, March 9, 2024, took on Ethiopian under-20 women in the African Games women’s football match at the Cape Coast Stadium, where they secured a 1-0 victory to earn some vital points moving forward. The match started on a good note for the Princesses, as they dominated […]
Shatta Wale, King Promise and Pat Thomas thrill fans at African Games
By Emmanuel Oti Acheampong The opening ceremony of the 13th African Games wasn’t left to sports inclined people, as the entertainment industry came alive with electrifying and energetic performances from great Ghanaian artistes like Shatta Wale, King Promise, and the legendary Pat Thomas. It was all moments of ecstasy when the self-acclaimed African Dancehall King, […]
