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President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has secured a seat on theExecutive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).Mr. Okraku contested unopposed and will serve a four-year term from 2025 to 2029 on the 24-member committee. The victory marks a significant milestone for Ghanaian football, as Okraku’s inclusion in CAF’s decision-making body strengthens the country’s …

Liverpool manager Arne Slot reflects on his team’s Champions League exit following a gripping contest at Anfield. Despite coming into the game with a 1-0 win, Paris Saint-Germain PSG equalized the aggregate score at 1-1 with Osman Dembele giving the French giant the lead in the 12th minute.Pushing the match into a penalty shootout. PSG ultimately triumphed 4-1 in the …

South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected president of the Confederation of African Football(CAF) for another four years. Motsepe, ran unopposed and secured his re-election at the CAF 14th Extraordinary General Assembly held on Wednesday inCairo, Egypt.Motsepe holds the record of the first CAF president elected into the position in 2021, becoming the firstEnglish-speaking president of the continental football …

By Isaac Mortey Former General Secretary of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Richard Akpokavie, has officially announced his intention to contest for the presidency of the committee in the upcoming elections scheduled for April 26, 2025. Speaking on his decision to run, Akpokavie highlighted his extensive experience within the GOC, having served as General Secretary for eight years. He believes …

Richard Akpokavie Esq., a leading candidate in the upcoming Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) presidential elections, has initiated a series of high-level engagements with Ghana’s top corporate sponsors and key sports stakeholders. These meetings are part of his broader vision to secure sustainable funding and strategic partnerships for the development of National Federations within Ghana’s Olympic movement.The engagements will involve discussions …

Source: Kwame Larweh The El Wak Wings Ladies Volleyball Club is ramping up preparations for the prestigious African Club Championship, set to take place in Abuja, Nigeria, from April 1 to April 14, 2025. The two-week tournament will see 21 of Africa’s top women’s volleyball clubs compete for continental supremacy, bragging rights, and attractive prizes. Among the formidable lineup are …

After securing a commendable second place in the Greater Accra Men’s Volleyball League, the Elwak Wings men’s volleyball team is setting its sights on the continental stage as they prepare for the annual African Clubs Championship in Libya. The prestigious tournament, scheduled to run from April 17 to April 30, will bring together 25 of Africa’s top volleyball clubs, with …

The El Wak Wings Ladies volleyball team is gearing up for the African Club Championship in Abuja, Nigeria, and is appealing for support from the corporate sector and the Ministry of Sports. The team, led by middle player Joana Mensah, will compete against 20 other top women’s volleyball clubs from across Africa, including powerhouses like Al Ahly Sporting Club and …

As the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) gears up for its upcoming elections dated 26th April, 2025, speculation is rife about whether Ben Nunoo Mensah will seek a fourth term as an Exco and Board member. Nunoo Mensah has been on the board of GOC administration since 2011, serving as both GOC Treasurer and President. Under his leadership, the GOC has …

The GOC national sports federations are set to undertake a special sightseeing visit to the OlympAfrica Facility Project in Amasaman dated 8th March, 2025. This visit is aimed at assessing the progress of the facility, which is expected to play a crucial role in grassroots sports development in Ghana. The OlympAfrica project, an initiative supported by the OlympAfrica Foundation and …