by Silas Boahene | Jul 4, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Soccer
Former FC Samartex 1996 midfielder, Abdul Dauda Seidu, has pledged to give his all to help his new team, Armee Police Rwanda, achieve success.
In a statement on his X (formerly Twitter) page, Dauda expressed his commitment following the completion of his two-year deal with the Rwandan side.
Having excelled in the 2023-2024 Ghana Premier League season, where Samartex won the league title in only their second season, Dauda’s move is highly anticipated. Samartex will represent Ghana in the upcoming CAF Champions League.
Joining former Kumasi Asante Kotoko midfielder Richmond Lamptey at APR, Dauda expressed his excitement, stating, “It is the proudest day of my life to join the greatest club in the history of the game. I will absolutely give everything I have to help this team win.”
During the 2023-2024 season, Seidu registered three goals and five assists in 28 league appearances for Samartex.
by Silas Boahene | Jul 4, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, Other Sports
Ghana has received two wildcards for swimming at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Harry Stacey and Joselle Alice Mensah will represent Ghana in swimming at the Games, which will take place in France from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
Team Ghana will depart for pre-games training in Strasbourg on July 7, 2024, and will report to the Games Village on July 21, 2024.
by Silas Boahene | Jul 4, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Other Sports
The Ghana U-19 men’s volleyball team delivered an outstanding performance to claim silver at the 2024 Men’s U-19 Nations Volleyball Championship held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
In the grand finale, the determined Ghanaian team faced Sierra Leone but fell short, losing in two straight sets with scores of 21-13 and 21-11. Despite the defeat, their second-place finish earned them a qualification spot for the 2024 Volleyball World Championship in China.
Led by their experienced head coach Seidu Ajanako, the Ghana team began their campaign with a victory over DR Congo in three sets. Despite a loss to Namibia in their second match (21-13, 21-18), they qualified for the quarterfinals. In a remarkable turn of events, Ghana avenged their group-stage defeat to Namibia by winning in straight sets (22-20, 25-23) in the quarterfinals and then defeating DR Congo again in the semifinals (22-20, 21-18) to secure a place in the final.
The final match against Sierra Leone was challenging, and the inexperienced Ghanaians struggled, resulting in a straight-set loss (21-13, 21-11). Nevertheless, the team, featuring standout talents like Emmanuel Abbey (blocker) and Ebenezer Anyetei (defender), left the tournament with a sense of pride and promise.
Accompanied by Mr. George Tettey, President of the Ghana Volleyball Association, and Mr. Mohammed Aputeog (Executive Board Member), the team also included senior players Kelvin Carboo, Phillip Amissah, and Emmanuel Adamitey.
Reflecting on the team’s performance, Executive Board Member Mohammed Aputeog acknowledged the team’s inexperience but praised their effort, stating, “We could’ve won gold, but for their inexperience. It’s their first time competing on the national level.” He also mentioned the need for funding and support as the team prepares for the upcoming World Championship in China, with plans to start training after a week of rest.
The Ghana U-19 men’s volleyball team displayed great potential and resilience, and they aim to make Ghana proud at the 2024 World U-19 Volleyball Championships with support from corporate bodies for their preparation.
by Silas Boahene | Jul 4, 2024 | Africa, Athletics, Europe, Ghana, International
Benjamin Azamati has officially qualified for the 100m event at the 2024 Olympics in Paris through his world ranking. Azamati, who finished 39th in the world ranking, will represent Ghana in both the 100m and 4x100m relay events.
Rasheed Saminu, another Ghanaian sprinter, has also qualified for the 100m and 200m events at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Saminu finished 54th in the 100m World Ranking and met the entry standard for the 200m event.
They join high jumper Rose Yeboah and the 4x100m relay team, adding to Ghana’s representation in Swimming and Track & Field at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
by Silas Boahene | Jul 4, 2024 | Africa, Athletics, Ghana, International
Ghanaian sprinter Joseph Paul Amoah did not qualify for the individual 200m event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Despite his efforts, Amoah finished 62nd in the 200m Quota ranking, missing the cut-off as only 48 athletes are required for the competition according to its rules.
However, Amoah will still represent Ghana as part of the 4x100m relay team in Paris.
