by Silas Boahene | Jul 4, 2024 | AFCON, Africa, Ghana, International, Soccer
The Ghana Amputee Football Team, known as the Black Challenge, received a prestigious honor at the Ghana Football Awards for their remarkable achievement in successfully defending their AFCON title in Egypt.
The awards ceremony, held on Saturday, June 29th, at the Accra International Conference Center, celebrated outstanding achievements in the football community.
The Black Challenge’s exceptional performances throughout the tournament garnered widespread acclaim from fans and critics. The team dominated the competition, winning all their group matches and defeating Morocco 2-1 in a thrilling final to retain their title.
Since their victorious return, the team has received overwhelming support and congratulations from both the state and individual fans, relishing in their well-deserved recognition.
The Ghana Football Awards organizers honored the team with special awards, acknowledging their outstanding achievements.
by Silas Boahene | Jul 4, 2024 | Africa, Athletics, Europe, Ghana, International, Other Sports
The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) will finance Team Ghana’s pre-games training camp in preparation for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, France.
Ghana will be represented by nine athletes competing in athletics and swimming at the Paris Games.
In an interview, the President of the GOC, Mr. Ben Nunoo Mensah, explained that this initiative aims to support the government’s efforts to ensure a successful campaign for Team Ghana and alleviate some of the financial burden on the government. The GOC has allocated €35,000 for this purpose, excluding flight tickets and per diems.
Mr. Nunoo Mensah highlighted that the GOC had received support from the French Embassy in Ghana and a pre-games subsidy from the International Olympic Committee to aid in the pre-games training and acclimatization. He noted that the overall budget for the Games is managed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and could not provide the exact figure.
Team Ghana is scheduled to depart for Strasbourg on Sunday, July 7, for a two-week intensive training camp before traveling to Paris by train on July 22 to the Games Village.
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will take place from Friday, July 26, 2024, to Sunday, August 11, 2024.
by Silas Boahene | Jul 4, 2024 | Africa, Athletics, Europe, Ghana, International
The President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) announced that Team Ghana will depart for Strasbourg, France, on Sunday, July 7, for a two-week intensive training camp. Following the camp, the team will travel by train to the Games Village in Paris on July 22.
The GOC is funding Team Ghana’s pre-games preparations for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Ghana will be represented by nine athletes competing in athletics and swimming.
Mr. Ben Nunoo Mensah, the GOC President, stated that the committee is aiding the government in ensuring a successful campaign for Team Ghana, thereby alleviating some of the government’s financial pressures. The GOC has budgeted €35,000 for the pre-games camp, excluding flight tickets and per diems.
Support has been received from the French Embassy in Ghana and a pre-games subsidy from the International Olympic Committee for the pre-games camp and acclimatization. However, the budget for the Games is managed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, so the exact figure could not be confirmed.
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will take place from Friday, July 26, 2024, to Sunday, August 11, 2024. At the last Games in Tokyo, Ghana presented athletes in four disciplines: Athletics, Boxing, Weightlifting, and Judo, and won a bronze medal in boxing by Samuel Takyi.
by Silas Boahene | Jul 3, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Nigeria, Soccer
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the draw procedures for the qualifiers of the 35th edition of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, set to be hosted in Morocco in 2025.
Ghana finds itself in Pot 1 alongside African Champions Cote D’Ivoire, host Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Nigeria, DR. Congo, South Africa, and Mali, among others such as Algeria, Tunisia, and Cameroon.
CAF has clarified that the seeding is determined by the official FIFA rankings released on June 20, 2024. The 48 qualified teams for the second round of qualifiers have been divided into 4 tiers.
The qualifiers will feature 12 groups of 4 teams each (Group A to L). Teams finishing first and second in 11 groups, where the host nation is not included, will advance to the final tournament. In the host nation’s group, only one team will qualify alongside the host itself, as it automatically qualifies.
The draw is scheduled to take place in Johannesburg on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 14:30 local time (12:30 GMT). It will involve 48 African nations vying to secure their place in the prestigious event, marking a crucial step in the journey towards the 35th edition of Africa’s premier football competition.
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by Silas Boahene | Jul 3, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
West Ham star Mohammed Kudus is facing mounting speculation about a potential move to the Saudi Pro League and has been advised by former Ghana International Baffour Gyan to consult with his family before making any decisions.
After an impressive debut season in the Premier League, the Ghanaian midfielder has attracted significant interest, particularly from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad.
Reports indicate that Al-Ittihad has tabled a substantial offer for the 23-year-old, including a weekly wage of $300,000 and a transfer fee of $150 million.
Speaking in an interview with Kumasi-based Wontumi FM, Gyan stressed the importance of family consultation in such pivotal career choices.
“He is Ghanaian, and we all cherish him, but there are decisions that one must make in consultation with their family, and this is one of them. It’s a decision Mohammed has to make with his family,” Gyan emphasized.
Kudus’s outstanding performances for West Ham last season, where he scored 14 goals across all competitions, have made him a highly sought-after player in the transfer market. A move to Al-Ittihad could potentially mark a significant milestone in his career.
Amid growing interest from Saudi Arabia, Baffour Gyan’s advice underscores the significance of thoughtful deliberation and familial support in navigating a decision that could impact Kudus both professionally and personally.
