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Asamoah Gyan leads Bawumia’s Youth and Sports manifesto sub-committee

Former Captain of the Black Stars, Asamoah Gyan has been appointed to lead the Youth and Sports manifesto sub-committee of the New Patriotic Party for the 2024 elections. This was contained in a February 21 statement signed by the Director of Communications for Bawumia’s campaign team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye. The …

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Watch the state of the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium pitch that has angered Ghanaians on social media

The Aliu Mahama Stadium which was one of the venues for the 2008 AFCON has now been left to rot with the pitch looking brownish. Formerly known as the Tamale Sports Stadium, the terrible pitch hosted the FA Cup match between Karela United and Asante Kotoko on Monday, February 12, …

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Ofori-Atta exits, Oppong Nkrumah ‘swerves’ sports ministry – The latest on Akufo-Addo’s imminent reshuffle

Rumours have been swirling regarding an imminent reshuffle in President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s administration, marking a significant development since he assumed office in 2017. Numerous media outlets have speculated that several key cabinet ministers will receive new portfolios, while others may depart from the government following the conclusion of …

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Oppong Nkrumah to sports, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu to foreign affairs – 5 key changes in Akufo-Addo reshuffle – Report

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is expected over the weekend to announce the biggest reshuffle in his government since coming into office in 2017. Multiple media reports state that several key cabinet ministers are expected to be handed different portfolios while others will exit the government totally. Calls for a …

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Ex-Ghanaian Sports Minister promises radical changes to football in 2025

Former Minister for Youth and Sports, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has outlined ambitious plans for a radical overhaul of Ghanaian sports in 2025 under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration. This commitment comes in the wake of the Black Stars’ disappointing exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) …

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National Sports Authority breaks silence on Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy stadium booking saga

The Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Prof. Peter Twumasi has in an exclusive interview with GhanaWeb stated that none of Stonebwoy nor Shatta Wale has booked the Accra Sports Stadium for a concert yet. According to him, both artistes are still in the process of getting the contract signed for the stadium …

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Dan Kwaku Yeboah lists Akufo-Addo’s infrastructure successes in sports

Journalist with Despite Media, Dan Kwaku Yeboah has listed a series of projects that show that the current government has done a lot by way of infrastructure in the sports sector. He told Kwame Sefa Kayi on Peace FM earlier this week that it is fair to give due credit …

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Sports Ministry, GBA strips boxer Samuel Takyi ‘naked’ over $20,000 Akufo-Addo promise

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has clarified that President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo has fulfilled his promise to Ghana’s Olympic Bronze medalist, Samuel Takyi after his heroics in 2020. Ahead of the qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games, Samuel Takyi is quoted to have disclosed that he wants an amount of US$20,000 which …

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Muntaka Mubarak breaks ranks with NDC as he declares support for 10% sports betting tax

Mohammed-Muntaka Mubarak, the Member of Parliament of Asawase appears to have broken ranks with the National Democratic Congress over the 10% withholding tax on sports betting. Whiles the party through its young wing has declared their official stance which is a complete rejection of the controversial tax policy, Muntaka Mubarak has welcomed it. According …

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Beyond What Is Popular: Corporate Ghana Must Invest In The Least Sponsored Sports

    Be it football, boxing, athletics, or tennis, Ghana has carved a reputation as a passionate sports nation. An interest that has been ingrained in the country’s culture and tradition, driving young people to sporting excellence and bolstering community development and social change.   This national interest notwithstanding, and …

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