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Accra 2023: Ministry of Sports to Settle Volunteer Allowances for African Games

Juliana Addo-Yobo, the director overseeing volunteers for the 13th African Games, has announced that the Ministry of Sports is actively working to resolve outstanding allowances for volunteers. This comes after volunteers expressed discontent over the delay in receiving the promised GH¢2,500 allowance. Volunteers had been assured of GH¢500 for transportation …

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Volunteers Clash with Officials Over Unpaid Allowances After Conclusion of 13th African Games

Tensions rose at the University of Ghana campus as volunteers of the 13th African Games clashed with officials over unpaid allowances and unfulfilled promises. The volunteers, numbering about 3,000 and comprising both foreign nationals and Ghanaians, alleged that officials had failed to honor their agreement of GHC2,500 per person, which …

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Ghana Black Stars Struggle Again in International Friendly, Settle for 2-2 Draw Against Uganda

In their second international friendly game in Morocco, Ghana’s Black Stars faced off against the Cranes of Uganda in a tightly contested match that ended in a 2-2 draw. The Black Stars took an early lead in the 7th minute when Jerome Opoku headed home a corner kick from Jordan …

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Minority Calls for Probe into $240 Million Expenditure on Accra 2023 African Games

  The Minority in Parliament has called for a bipartisan parliamentary probe into the $240 million spent by the government on the recently concluded 13th African Games held in Accra, Ghana The Minority criticized the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government, stating that despite the significant amount of money spent on the games, the …

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Black Princesses Goalkeeper Afi Amenyeku Presents Her Gold Medal Won at the Just ended 13th African Games to Her Father

  Black Princesses goalkeeper and captain, Afi Amenyeku, recently presented her gold medal won at the 13th African Games to her father in a touching gesture of appreciation and love. Amenyeku played a crucial role in leading the Ghana U-20 team to victory, securing the gold medal at the African …

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Former GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi Set to Contest Ejisu Parliamentary Seat Following John Kumah’s Passing

Former President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has expressed his intention to run in the upcoming by-election in the Ejisu constituency following the passing of John Kumah. During an interview in Kumasi at the launch of the New Patriotic Party’s Ashanti Regional Campaign team, Mr. Nyantakyi stated his …

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Memphis Depay Reportedly Pays $1 Million Bail for Dani Alves’ Release from Jail

Brazilian footballer Dani Alves has been released from jail after his $1 million bail was paid, following his conviction for rape. Alves, who was sentenced to four years in prison, was temporarily released after the bail payment. Rumors initially suggested that Neymar’s father was behind the bail payment, but he …

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Kotoko’s Loss to Nations FC Marks Worst Record in 14 Years

Asante Kotoko’s struggles deepened as they suffered their fourth consecutive league defeat, matching their worst-ever record in 14 years. The Porcupine Warriors faced Nations FC in a bid for redemption but succumbed to a 1-0 loss, extending their woes in the Ghana Premier League. The crucial goal came from Asamoah …

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President Akufo-Addo Extends Congratulations to Ghanaian Contingents for delivering 68 Medals at 13th Africa Games

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has congratulated Ghana’s contingent for their outstanding performance at the 13th Africa Games, Accra 2023, where the nation achieved its largest medal haul in history. The President commended the team for winning a total of sixty-eight (68) medals – nineteen (19) gold, twenty-nine (29) silver, …

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“Stop Spending Senselessly on Black Stars and Invest in Other Sports” – Nana Aba Anamoah Tells Sports Ministry

Ghanaian media personality, Nana Aba Anamoah, has urged the Ministry of Youth and Sports to invest more in sports other than football, following the impressive performance of Ghana’s junior and lesser-funded teams at the ongoing African Games in Accra. Nana Aba’s call comes in the wake of Ghana’s success in …

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