Sports

After five years of preparation, Ghana is ready to host the biggest sporting event on the African continent, with over 49 countries participating in the highly anticipated 13th African Games.

The Ghana Athletics, the solely mandated body to oversee the development and promotion of athletics in Ghana, has released the list of athletes and officials for the 13th African Games.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo has announced that government will implement a Presidential Policy on football to revive the performance of the senior national team, the Black Stars. 

Recently, Member North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa raised concerns on social media about $48 million operational for the African Games which is expected to kick start from March 8-23, 2024.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says he intends to unveil a presidential policy on football that will scout, unearth, and develop talent at the grassroots.

Richard Oblitey Commey - Former International Boxing Federation (IBF) lightweight champion has advocated for retired boxers to take over the helm of affairs at the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA).

Ghanaian boxer Sheriff Quaye is now ranked 8th on the World Boxing Organization's (WBO) Lightweight rankings.

The facilities to host the 13th Africa Games, Accra 2023, are their final stages as the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the event has confirmed its readiness to host over 6000 athletes and officials.

The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) has given member countries a total of $540, 000 to prepare for the 13th African Games scheduled to take place in Accra, Ghana.

Cote d’Ivoire are the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Champions after beating Nigeria 2-1 in the finals of the competition on Sunday.