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Minister Of Sports And Recreation Urges Media To Support Sports Development
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Minister Of Sports And Recreation Urges Media To Support Sports Development

Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, Minister for Sports and Recreation, has called on the media to help brand sports to make it attractive for sponsorship and development.He said sports was a big industry and that the media played an important role in the growth and development of sports in the country.The minister said these when the leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) paid a courtesy call on him at his office on Wednesday to officially welcome him as the new ministerr for sports and recreation.He said the vision of President John Mahama was to develop sports from the grassroots;; therefore,, there was going to be a lot of reforms to revive community sports and lead the charge to bring back school sports.He added that although funding had been the major challenge in the indust...
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TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON Morocco 2026: First round of qualifiers conclude – Algeria, Mali advance
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TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON Morocco 2026: First round of qualifiers conclude – Algeria, Mali advance

The first round of qualifiers for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 concluded on Wednesday night with Algeria, Mali, Togo and Kenya among the teams that excelled and advanced to the second round. From February 19 to 26, 2025, the participating teams demonstrated unwavering determination, providing top-level football action. First Round: A rigorous process The opening round of the qualifiers featured impressive performances from many teams. Algeria stood out with a commanding victory over South Sudan, winning 5-0 and 3-0, confirming their dominance. Meanwhile, Mali, led by the talented Agueicha Diarra, inflicted a heavy defeat on Gabon (6-0, 4-1), showcasing undeniable offensive power. Togo secured an...
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PSG announces Doha-based innovation lab at Web Summit Qatar 2025
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PSG announces Doha-based innovation lab at Web Summit Qatar 2025

PSG Labs will focus on identifying and supporting innovative ideas to address the club’s challenges both on and off the pitch. French club Paris Saint-Germain has launched a new platform to collaborate with startups and incubate ideas, with its first regional headquarters based in Doha.  The platform, called PSG Labs, was announced by the club’s Chief Innovation and Digital Officer, Jerry Newman, on the sidelines of the Web Summit Qatar 2025 on Tuesday.  “By launching this innovation lab in Doha, PSG is demonstrating the impact that visionary leadership and global collaboration can have in shaping the future of sports,” Newman said at the announcement.  PSG Labs will serve as the dedicated innovation engine directed towards identifying and supporting ideas t...
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Black Stars Technical advisor Winfred Schaeffer arrives in Accra ahead of FIFA World Cup qualifiers
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Black Stars Technical advisor Winfred Schaeffer arrives in Accra ahead of FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Ghana's build up to next month’s FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar has received a significant boost with the arrival of Technical Advisor, Winfried Schaeffer. Schaffer, who arrived in Accra Monday night, was met on arrival by Black Stars Assistant Coach Desmond Ofei. The German tactician was appointed in January to provide technical guidance and oversee the development of football in Ghana. His role also involves working closely with the Technical Directorate to develop and implement long-term strategic plans for the GFA. With a managerial career spanning over 40 years, Schaeffer brings a wealth of experience to the Black Stars. His notable achievements include winning the Africa Cup of Nations with Cameroon in 2002. Ghana is set to face Chad and Madagascar ...
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MTN FA Cup Round of 16: Golden Kick stun Hearts of Oak to book quarterfinal spot
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MTN FA Cup Round of 16: Golden Kick stun Hearts of Oak to book quarterfinal spot

Accra Hearts of Oak were thrown out of this year's MTN FA Cup by Division One League side Golden Kick FC in the Round of 16. After the regulation time ended goalless, Golden Kick FC maintained their calm during the penalty shootouts to edge the 12-time winners, Hearts of Oak, 4-3 to progress to the quarterfinals Hearts of Oak played the majority of the second half with a man down after Theophilus Collison was sent off, which hampered their chances of winning the game. In other matches, Division One side Attram De Visser stunned Premier League opponents Bibiani Gold Stars to advance to the quarterfinals. After regulation time ended scoreless, Attram De Visser won the penalty shootouts 4-3 to edge Bibiani Gold Stars, who are second on the league table. Another shock in the Rou...
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CAF Hosts Inaugural CAF General Secretaries Leadership Workshop
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CAF Hosts Inaugural CAF General Secretaries Leadership Workshop

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) successfully hosted its inaugural InTandem: CAF General Secretaries Leadership Workshop in Cairo, Egypt, from 20-21 February, 2025. This initiative falls under the umbrella of the CAF General Secretary Programme, which aims to strengthen the leadership and management capabilities of General Secretaries across CAF Member Associations (MAs). Designed to enhance executive management skills, the workshop provided a platform for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and capacity building. The programme also fosters unity among CAF’s Member Associations, reinforcing the crucial role that leadership plays in the success of African football. “The success of CAF is inherently tied to the success of each of our Member Associations. By in...
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Media Accreditation Window open for TotalEnergies CAF U-20 AFCON, Cote d’Ivoire 2025
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Media Accreditation Window open for TotalEnergies CAF U-20 AFCON, Cote d’Ivoire 2025

The media accreditation application window for the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d’Ivoire 2025 is open.The accreditation window will close on Friday, 14 March, 2025. The TotalEnergies CAF U-20 AFCON will take place in Cote d’Ivoire between 26 April – 18 May, 2025. Media interested in covering the tournament can apply via the CAF Media Channel. All applications are subject to confirmation. Confirmation will NOT be on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful applicants will be notified and provided with further information in due course.For more information on the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON U-20, Cote d’Ivoire 2025, please visit www.cafonline.com.
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World Athletics’ focus on innovation makes strides with test events in Düsseldorf and Berlin 
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World Athletics’ focus on innovation makes strides with test events in Düsseldorf and Berlin 

• Early testing of take-off zone shows clear impact on competition flow and spectator experience • Spectator surveys show slight preference for take-off zone compared to traditional board As part of World Athletics’ focus on innovation, a key pillar of its four-year strategic plan Pioneering Change (2024-2027), the long jump take-off zone was recently tested during World Athletics Indoor Tour competition for the first time. Sport development is important to ensure relevance, entertainment and excitement continue to drive competitions by using new technology, processes, systems, research and data to enhance the appeal and impact of competitions across the globe. A take-off zone for horizontal jumps is among a raft of innovations being developed and tested, with the con...
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Long-standing FIFA Partner The Coca-Cola Company confirmed for FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ 
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Long-standing FIFA Partner The Coca-Cola Company confirmed for FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ 

Leading beverage company to activate at quadrennial global club competition FIFA Club World Cup™ set to bring together 32 of world’s top clubs from all six confederations Coca-Cola to offer fans innovative experiences across the tournament A long-time FIFA Partner and a sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™ since the 1978 edition, The Coca-Cola Company looks forward to continuing its partnership by activating the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. Fans of 32 of the best-performing clubs on the planet can expect to encounter exclusive experiences and programmes as part of Coca-Cola’s activation across US cities and elsewhere around the world when the groundbreaking tournament takes place in June and July 2025. “The Coca-Cola Company has been involved in stadium a...
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TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Quarter-Final Draw serves up intriguing duels
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TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Quarter-Final Draw serves up intriguing duels

The stage is set for the knockout stages of the 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup, following the quarter-finals draw that was held by the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) on Thursday, 20 February. Conducted live from the world-class studios of CAF’s media rights partners beIN SPORTS in Doha, Qatar, the draw maps out four appetising two-legged quarter-final fixtures to be contested on 2 April and 9 April, 2025. A North versus South duel kicks off the quarter-finals when two-time champions Zamalek SC of Egypt resume their title defence against tournament debutants Stellenbosch FC of South Africa. Ivorian powerhouse Asec Mimosas, who are yearning for continental glory again, will take on two-time champions RS Berkane of Morocco. Berkane have been the...
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