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We spent $3m on AFCON 2023 – Sports Minister

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif has revealed that $3 million was spent for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Speaking on the floor of parliament in Accra on Wednesday, Mr Ussif said the amount was out of a total of $5,007,840.36 released by the Ministry of Finance.According …

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Derbywheel Championship: A Sport Worth $700,000

BY: Isaac Mortey Derbywheel Cycling Championship Organised by the world Keirin body, which will be competed in Manchester by Professional cyclists have given the riders excitement about the sport. About 70 Top Derbywheel Riders will compete for $700,000 prize money in a three-day championship. The competition which will begin this …

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Legon Games Village ready to host guest

By: Isaac Mortey 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 a new rugby field is being built. New and modern facilities have been put up at the University …

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Badminton Association ready for the 13th African Games

26 Countries including Ghana have signed up to play Badminton which will be an Olympic Qualifying event at the 13th African Games from March 3-10 at the Borteyman Sports Complex. Participating countries are Burkina Faso, Togo, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Kenya, Cameroon, and Zambia. The rest …

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 $8.5 million AFCON budget is the second highest in Ghana’s AFCON history – Sammy Gyamfi

Communication Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has written an extensive piece about the ongoing controversy surrounding Ghana’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) budget. In his view, the supposed $8.5 million allocated by the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government is the second-highest in Ghana’s AFCON history. In his statement, Mr Gyamfi demanded …

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Ghana’s Disability Sports: Thriving Despite Challenges

Ghana, a nation known for its vibrant culture and athletic prowess, is also making strides in the world of disability sports. Despite facing numerous challenges, Ghanaian para-athletes are pushing boundaries and achieving remarkable feats on the international stage. The sporting landscape for persons with disabilities in Ghana is rich and …

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