Tag: 13th AFRICAN GAMES

Morocco wins historic U-17 AFCON title after penalty drama vs Mali

Morocco made history by winning their first-ever TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations title, defeating two-time champions Mali 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw in Saturday’s final at Stade El Bachir in Mohammedia. In a tense and evenly matched encounter, the hosts kept their composure during the shootout, with goalkeeper Zakaria Alaoui emerging as the hero after saving two penalties, sparking...

Ghanaian kid Ilyas Ansah scores in second consecutive game for Paderborn 07 promotion bid

Ghanaian youngster Ilyas Ansah was the scoresheet for FC Paderborn 07 in their hard-earned victory over 1. FC Nurnberg in the German Bundesliga Two on Saturday afternoon. Paderborn rallied from behind to claim a 3-2 win at the Max-Morlock-Stadion to cushion their promotion bid to the Bundesliga next season. Nurnberg were ahead after the just minutes into the game when Azerbaijan international forward Mahir Emreli found...
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Sports Ministry must be investigated – Ex-Sports Minister, Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has called for an investigation into the activities of the Sports Ministry over allegations of...

A GBC Technician covering the African Games collapsed because there was no food- Sam George

Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram Constituency and member of a Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Sam Nartey George, has bemoaned the poor treatment...

13th African Games Fallout: Sports Ministry reports that $1 million was given to third parties and $2.5 million to GBC.

Ghana’s Ministry of Youth and Sports has released a letter that provides a breakdown of financial dealings between the Ministry and Ghana Broadcasting Corporation...

Hosting Commonwealth Games won’t cost as much as African Games- Mustapha Ussif

Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, says hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games won’t cost Ghana as much as it did hosting the 2023...

Boxing: Our objective is to unearth talents for Ghana – Naana Opoku-Agyemang on “The Warriors Showdown” event

The General Manager of Twins Stars Boxing Promotion, Naana Lexis Akosua Opoku-Agyemang has emphasized the collaborative efforts between her organization and the Ghana Boxing...

Accra 2023: We’ll settle allowances owed volunteers – Sports Ministry

The director in charge of the volunteers for the 13th African Games, Juliana Addo-Yobo, says the Ministry of Sports is working on settling all volunteers...

Black Satellites: There was zero interference in my call-ups – Desmond Ofei after African Games success

Black Satellites coach, Desmond Ofei has said unequivocally said there was zero interference in his call-ups for the just-ended African Games. Ofei steered Ghana's U-20 side...

Accra2023: Ghana ends competition with its largest medal haul

The 13th African Games have officially ended with the closing ceremony taking place at the University of Ghana Stadium. The competition’s opening ceremony took place at...

Accra 2023: William Amponsah wins silver in men’s half marathon

Ghanaian long-distance runner, William Amponsah, has won a silver medal in the men’s half-marathon event in the ongoing 13th African Games at the University...

13th African Games: Ghana’s Black Princesses book place in knockout stage after winning two consecutive games

The Black Princesses of Ghana are through to the knockout stage of the women's football tournament in the ongoing 13th African Games. This follows two...

13TH AFRICAN GAMES: Let’s focus on positive aspects of event – Mustapha Ussif urges media

Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif has expressed disapproval of the media’s focus on the negative aspects of Ghana’s hosting of the 2023 African Games. Instead,...

13TH AFRICAN GAMES: “Camping in Cape Coast played a vital role in medal collection” – Winnifred Ntumi

Ghana’s weightlifter, Winnifred Ntumi, has credited her outstanding performance at the ongoing 13th African Games to an intensive training camp held in Cape Coast...