The President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Mr. Ben Nunoo Mensah, has disclosed that renowned Jamaican Olympian Asafa Powell has pledged to assist in securing tartan tracks for the OlympiAfrica project in Amasaman.

Mr. Nunoo Mensah, also known as Nii Kojo Ashiefie Papanyira I, emphasized the project’s significance in enhancing Ghana’s sports infrastructure. He reaffirmed the GOC’s commitment to providing world-class facilities for young athletes.

Asafa Powell, who is married to Ghanaian Alyshia Powell—niece of the GOC President—has shown strong support for Ghanaian sports development through this initiative.

The OlympiAfrica Project at Amasaman, spearheaded by the GOC, has completed its first phase, which includes a basketball/volleyball court, a tennis court, and a standard football field with running tracks. Funded by a $100,000 grant from the OlympiAfrica Foundation, the project aims to serve as a hub for athlete development and community engagement. So far, $79,161 has been spent on site preparation, architectural designs, and court construction.

The second phase, which involves constructing a multipurpose sports hall, is in advanced stages, awaiting a building permit from the Ga North Municipal Assembly. The project, according to OlympiAfrica Director Alassane Diack, is primarily designed for children aged 5 to 15 within the Amasaman community.