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13th African Games: Ghana Beat Nigeria to Win Gold In Womens Football
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13th African Games: Ghana Beat Nigeria to Win Gold In Womens Football

Ghana’s U-20 womens team, the Black Princesses, defeated arch rivals Nigeria 2-1 to secured the country’s 11th gold medal at the ongoing African Games at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on Thursday night. The Princesses came-from-behind to win the game In A spectacular manner in extra time after the Nigerians had taken the lead through forward Edeh. The Ghanaians fell behind early on when goalkeeper Afi Amenyeku fumbled a harmless ball in the penalty box, which allowed Edeh Njideka to pounce on the loose ball to fire Nigeria ahead in the 23rd minute. But the Princesses showed great spirit and determination after going behind and was the better side for the rest of the first half where they created good opportunities but failed to convert any of them. Cheered on by a roaring capac...
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African Giants light up the 2024 African Games in Ghana
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African Giants light up the 2024 African Games in Ghana

An interactive celebration of athleticism and inclusivity inspires audiences at the 2024 African Games. Sports Equity™ Lab and Swiss sportswear brand On’s “Right To Run” program joined forces to present the installation "African Giants" this week at the University of Ghana. Images of six of Africa’s most iconic athletes light up the front wall of the University of Ghana’s sports stadium and take center stage for all visitors approaching the venue of the 2024 African Games in Accra. The installation - Ghana’s first sports interactive LED - invited attendees to contribute their photographs, symbolizing solidarity with the athletes and becoming integral to their stories. The submitted photographs collectively form the images of the African Giants and connect visitors to the aspirational at...
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Sports Federation Heads Commend MYS And LOC for 13th African Games
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Sports Federation Heads Commend MYS And LOC for 13th African Games

Some sports Federations presidents have hailed the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for attending to their needs for the 13th African Games. Mr. Nathaniel Johnson, president of Ghana Karate do said although there were initial challenges, the competition was very successful and advised that next time the federations should be involve at an early stage and the experience of the Games has changed outlook of some officials and athletes. Mr. Bawa Fuseini, president of Ghana Athletics said he feels content and the most gained because they can boast of new Mondo tracks and modern electronic gadgets for world class competition, including false start detectors at the Legon Sports Stadium. He promised a wonderful experience when track & field st...
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Kustom Looks Present Track Suits To Team Ghana At 13th African Games
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Kustom Looks Present Track Suits To Team Ghana At 13th African Games

Kustom Looks owned by Mr. Kwabena Asamoah, a fashion designer and cloths manufacturer has presented 350 track suits to Team Ghana competing at the on going 13th African Games. Kwab Asamoah as he is also known is a sports and fashion enthusiast and Vice President of the Ghana Mixed Martial Arts Association. He loves combat sports and played roles in the Ghana Judo Association whom he sewed attires to be used at the Games He said he was not impressed with the way the Ghanaian athletes and officials are handled in terms of branding and so made the presentation to promote the nation and project the performers on the fields, courts, tracks and pitches. He said Kustom Looks is available to produce quality sports wear and other fashion wears to sports associations, clubs, organis...
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Swimmer Abeiku Jackson Gives Ghana Another Medal
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Swimmer Abeiku Jackson Gives Ghana Another Medal

Ghanaian swimmer Abeiku Jackson has won the men’s 100m butterfly re-swim, but got BRONZE instead of GOLD. It was his second medal at the 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana. He did a time of 53.80 secs against 53.29secs by Nasr Abdulla and Eaton Jardan of Egypt. Abeiku Jackson thus gives Ghana the fifth medal at the Games which would certainly improve their stand on the medals table.
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13th African Games: South Africa’s Sprinter Hayley Preen Wins Women’s Road Race
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13th African Games: South Africa’s Sprinter Hayley Preen Wins Women’s Road Race

South African sprinter Hayley Preen sprang to a solo finish in a time of 2hrs, 41mins, 53secs to win Gold in the Women's Road Race at the ongoing African Games event at Ablekuma Olebu in Accra Ghana. Followed closely were riders in same time ; Halbwachs Aurelie of Mauritius, Houli Nesrine of Algeria and Bamogo Awa from neighboring Burkina Faso. Interestingly, Nigerian poster Lady and Paris bound import, Ukpeseraye Ese Lovina came through the sixth spot in same time. The race was flagged by Confederation of Africa Cycling Secretary General, Mohammed Bashiru of Nigeria and that signalled the beginning of hostilities. The first two laps was simply unpredictable as the expected break aways popped up mid way the Vicolis area. At a point Mauritius dragged the entire bunch and was ...
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13th African Games: Ghana’s Winifred Ntumi Wins Double
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13th African Games: Ghana’s Winifred Ntumi Wins Double

Ghana’s Winnifred Ntumi has won Team Ghana’s first medals in the ongoing 13th African Games competition in Accra. The female weightlifting gem won two silver medals and one gold medal in the women’s 46kg in weightlifting, clean and jerk as well as the total score. Winnifred is one of Ghana medal hopes after claiming the nation’s first ware at the last Games in Morocco in 2019.
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Prez Akufo-Addo urges athletes to strive for excellence at African Games opening ceremony
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Prez Akufo-Addo urges athletes to strive for excellence at African Games opening ceremony

The 13th African Games - Accra 2023 have officially begun in Ghana, marking the first time in history the event has been hosted in the country.  The opening ceremony, held at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra today, was a spectacle attended by diplomats, sports people, celebrities and musicians. With almost 3,000 athletes from 48 countries participating, the games will run until March 23, 2024, encompassing 29 different sporting disciplines across two cities - Accra and Cape Coast. Of the 49 participating nations, Cape Verde was the only country that was absent from the athletes' march. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo declared the Games open, stressing the importance of unity and showcasing Africa's rich diversity through sports.  He encouraged the athlet...
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Government to spend US$48m as operational expenses on 13th African Games – Ablakwa alleges 
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Government to spend US$48m as operational expenses on 13th African Games – Ablakwa alleges 

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (left) and President Akufo-Addo The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has alleged that government is planning to spend an amount of US$48m on the 13th African Games scheduled to take place in Accra from March 5 to 23, 2024. This is contained in a post on his social media pages. Please read full post below: 1. Even before the dust settles on the US$8.5million AFCON budget brouhaha; unimpeachable, unassailable and incontrovertible intercepted documents in my possession reveal for the first time that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his appointees at the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) have shockingly agreed to spend an elephantine US$48million on so-called “operational expenses” for...
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Games Village At Legon Prepared To Host African Guests
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Games Village At Legon Prepared To Host African Guests

The University of Ghana will host Games Village for the 13th African Games and is undergoing renovations to improve the stadium’s facilities, such as the tracks for athletics and new rugby field is being built. New and modern facilities have been put up at the University to accommodate and feed over 5,000 athletes and officials who are taking part in the Games. Madam Joyce Datsa, a member of the Local Organising Committee in charge of Accommodation said preparations on going on smoothly and Ghana will deliver on of the best Games. Legon will also serve as central point for transportation from the Games Village to event venues. According to Mr. Samson Deen, arrangements have been made for smooth coordination with security and traffic officers to ensure smooth and safe movement during th...
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