Mustapha Ussif, the Sports Minister, has announced that Ghana is receiving widespread acclaim for its exceptional organization of the ongoing African Games.

Speaking at a press briefing on Monday evening, Ussif highlighted the positive feedback received from international officials regarding the quality of the games.

“We’ve received applause from every international official we’ve engaged with, commending us for hosting such a spectacular event thus far. Let’s collectively embrace this and position Ghana as a premier sports destination,” he stated.

Encouraging a focus on the positives, Ussif urged the media to highlight the numerous successes of the games.

Ghana has secured four medals in the competition thus far, with Winnifred Ntumi clinching a gold and two silver medals in weightlifting, and Abeku Jackson securing a silver in swimming on Sunday. This achievement has propelled Ghana into the top 10 in the medal standings after seven days of competition.

However, despite these accomplishments, the games have encountered various challenges. Reports have emerged of athletes facing transportation issues, with badminton player Leslie Addo revealing that he and his teammates were transported to the competition on the back of a pickup truck. Additionally, a cyclist disclosed that he did not receive new equipment for competition after his bicycle broke down shortly after the race began.

Ghana has invested $195 million in infrastructure to host the games, with an additional $47 million allocated for operations during the competition, which will continue until March 23, 2024.