Ghana is on track to host the 13th African Games, with key venues nearing completion and set to undergo a test run as the nation gears up to welcome over 3,500 elite athletes from across the continent. New images from the Borteyman Complex, University of Ghana Stadium, Achimota Cricket Oval, and Accra Sports Stadium pitch showcase the extensive preparations for the sporting extravaganza scheduled from March 8 to March 23.

On February 13, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is poised to launch the 25-day countdown to the event, with the ceremony serving as a trial run for the hosting facilities. The University of Ghana Stadium and the newly-built Borteyman Sports Complex will host various events, including swimming, basketball, badminton, and weightlifting. Football matches will take place at the Cape Coast Stadium and Accra Sports Stadium.

With 49 African Union member states confirming participation, five countries—Cape Verde, Senegal, Sao Tome and Principe, Sudan, and South Sudan—are yet to confirm. Notable participants include Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, and several others.

Dr. Kwaku Ofosu-Asare, the Executive Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), emphasized close collaboration with Ghanaian sports federations to ensure facilities are in top condition. Of the 23 competitive events, eight will serve as qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, including athletics, badminton, cycling, wrestling, swimming, tennis, table tennis, and triathlon.

Despite concerns, Dr. Ofosu-Asare is confident that the 25-day countdown event will showcase Ghana’s readiness to the entire African continent. Team Ghana is intensifying its training with a residential camp at Cape Coast Stadium, focusing on rigorous preparations since January 9, with plans to continue training in Accra and participate in facility testing.