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NDC vows to restore Ghana’s pride in elite sports competition

Mr. John Dramani Mahama, the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says they will implement policies that will restore Ghana to the ranks of elite sporting nations in Africa and beyond when elected to office on December 7, 2024.

He sai…

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Ministry Says Activities Underway to Meet Standards of Stadiums Towards Hosting AFCON

Addis Ababa: As Ethiopia has set plan to host the 37th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2029, efforts are underway to ensure that the stadiums meet CAF standards, Culture and Sport Minister Shewit Shanka said.

A foundation stone was laid today to bui…

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Bouchamaoui pays glowing tribute to late Issa Hayatou

Mr Tarek Bouchamaoui, a former member of the CAF and FIFA Executive Committees, has described Issa Hayatou’s passing as a big blow to football world.

Hayatou, the longest-serving CAF President, passed away in Paris, France, on Thursday, August 8, 20…

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TnA Stadium to host Nsoatreman, Samartex Champion of Champions clash 

The newly constructed 10,000-seater TnA Stadium in Tarkwa will host this year’s Champion of Champions clash between defending Ghana Premier League champions FC Samartex 1996 and 2024 FA Cup winners, Nsoatreman FC.

The game, scheduled for August 31, …

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2024 Paralympic Games: Team Ghana moves to Games Vilage

Ghana’s team for the upcoming Paris Paralympic Games have arrived at the Games Village ahead of the opening ceremony on August 28, 2024.

Following a successful one-week training camp, Team Ghana, consisting of 12 athletes, moved to the Games Village…

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Lebalang Martin Mokete to officiate Nsoatreman, Elect Sport second leg clash 

Referee Lebalang Martin Mokete from Lesotho has been appointed to officiate the second leg clash between Nsoatreman FC and Elect Sport in this year’s CAF Confederation Cup.

The game between the two giants would take off at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo i…

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Sports Minister clarifies $3.6 million paid to GBC for African Games coverage

Mr. Mustapha Ussif, the Minister of Youth and Sports, says a total amount of $3.6 million was agreed upon with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) to become the official broadcasters for the 13th African Games.

This clarification comes after th…

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Ghana’s Julian Nunoo to referee Gor Mahia, El Merreikh CAF Champions League match

Ghanaian referee, Julian Nunoo Nii Akwa will be in charge of the CAF Champions League preliminary round second leg game between Gor Mahia from Kenya and El Merreikh of South Sudan. 

The experienced referee had been one of the continent’s best, havin…

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Western Region Minister hands over DRIP equipment to 14 districts

The Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, says the NPP government has done well in meeting the needs of the populace in education, health and Roads.

‘When the NPP assumed the reign of Government, the country was confronted with thr…

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Group petitions the President to operationalise Ho Youth Resource Centre 

A group calling itself the Volta Sports Crusaders has petitioned President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the Sports Ministry through the Volta Regional Minister, for the immediate operationalisation of the Volta Youth Resource Centre. 

 The group …