by Silas Boahene | Aug 22, 2024 | Africa, Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Ghana, International, Other Sports, Soccer
Kobena Woyome, Ranking Member on the Youth, Sports, and Culture Committee of Parliament, has disclosed that Ghana spent an astounding $15 million on food for athletes during the 2023 African Games. This expenditure, reportedly incurred over just 18 days, was detailed in a document presented to the parliamentary committee.
In an interview with Joy Sports, Woyome emphasized that the committee has requested additional information regarding this expenditure and is planning to launch an investigation. He pointed out that out of the $245 million spent on the games, $15 million was allocated solely for feeding athletes.
The committee is now seeking to verify the number of athletes involved and other related details. This revelation comes amidst ongoing controversy surrounding the broadcasting rights for the African Games, with conflicting claims from the Sports Minister and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) regarding the funds allocated for coverage.
by Silas Boahene | Aug 22, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
Former Accra Lions talent Evans Botchway netted a brace as IF Brommapojkarna secured a dominant 5-0 win against IFK Ostersund in a Swedish Cup match this evening. Syria international Daleho Irandust opened the scoring at the Jamtkraft Arena in the 12th minute, with the Ghanaian teenager doubling the lead just before halftime. Botchway added his second goal shortly after the break, followed by Icelandic defender Hlynur Freyr Karlsson and midfielder Ludvig Fritzson, who completed the scoring. The 18-year-old Botchway, who joined Brommapojkarna from Kowa Naso in April, has now scored four goals across all competitions
by Silas Boahene | Aug 22, 2024 | Africa, Athletics, International
Botswana celebrated in grand style as their national hero, Letsile Tebogo, returned home to a hero’s welcome after his stunning achievements at the Paris Olympics. The 21-year-old sprinter made history by winning Africa’s first-ever Olympic gold in the men’s 200 meters, setting a new African record of 19.46 seconds and overshadowing pre-race favorite Noah Lyles at the Stade de France.
Tebogo’s incredible performance didn’t stop there; he also anchored Botswana’s 4x400m relay team to a silver medal, showcasing his versatility and team spirit. His rapid ascent to the top of the sprinting world began two years ago when he set a world junior record of 9.91 seconds in the 100m at the World Athletics U-20 Championships in Cali, Colombia.
A year later, he made history again by winning silver in the 100m at the World Championships in Budapest, becoming the first African to achieve this milestone. With these achievements, Tebogo has firmly established himself as Africa’s new sprinting sensation.
Personal Information:
- Name: Letsile Tebogo
- Date of Birth: June 7, 2003 (Age 21)
- Place of Birth: Kanye, Botswana
- Height: 1.84 meters
- Sport: Athletics (100m, 200m, 4x400m)
Achievements:
- Personal Bests:
- 100m: 9.86 seconds (Paris 2024)
- 200m: 19.46 seconds (Paris 2024)
Honors:
- Olympic Games:
- Gold in 200m (2024 Paris)
- Silver in 4x400m (2024 Paris)
- World Championships:
- Silver in 100m (2023 Budapest)
- Bronze in 200m (2023 Budapest)
- World Relays:
- Gold in 4x400m (2024 Nassau)
- African Championships:
- Gold in 200m (2022 Saint Pierre)
- World U-20 Championships:
- Gold in 100m (2021 Nairobi)
- Gold in 100m (2022 Cali)
by Silas Boahene | Aug 22, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, Soccer
Nsoatreman Football Club has officially distanced itself from comments made by the club’s General Manager, Eric Alagidede, regarding a campaign promise by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer for the 2024 Ghana Presidential Elections. Dr. Bawumia had pledged to provide each Ghana Premier League club with a bus if elected.
In an interview with GHOne, Alagidede questioned the necessity of this promise, suggesting that tax rebates for sports goods would be more beneficial for clubs. However, in an official statement released on Wednesday, August 21, the club clarified that Alagidede’s comments did not represent the views of Nsoatreman FC.
by Silas Boahene | Aug 22, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, Soccer
Alex Asiedu, CEO of Right To Dream Academy Ghana, has identified the lack of proper organization as the key challenge preventing Ghana from fully harnessing its rich football talent. In an exclusive interview on ChannelOne Sports, Asiedu highlighted the need for structured systems to effectively develop and capitalize on the country’s abundant football talent.
Right To Dream Academy has earned a reputation for producing top-quality players, including Black Stars stars like Mohammed Kudus, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Ernest Nuamah, and others. Despite Ghana’s wealth of football talent, Asiedu emphasized that inadequate organization has limited the potential for both individual players and the nation to benefit.
“The talent in the country has remained strong for years. However, without an organized approach to harnessing this talent, it becomes difficult for individuals and the nation to fully benefit,” Asiedu stated. He further noted that Right To Dream’s mission is to implement structures that can tap into this talent pool, ensuring it remains a valuable resource for Ghana’s football future.
