West African superpower, Nigeria has officially made a proposal to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host the 2022 Youth Olympic Games in Abuja. During a video presentation held in Abuja, the Nigerian delegation comprising the Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Adesola Olusade, […]
Buenos Aires 2018 introducing sport to over one million local youth
The Buenos Aires 2018 Organising Committee (BAYOGOC) has outlined, at the final meeting with the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission, how its vision of bringing sport to the young people of Argentina has come to fruition and that preparations are on track with just over four months to […]
Michael Baidoo grabs Danish SuperLiga title with FC Midtjylland
Michael Baidoo who is now becoming a household name joined the Danish giants on a four-year deal from Ghanaian second-tier side Vision FC. The 19-year-old made an immediate impact in the side youth side with consistent performances which informed the technical team to draft him into the first team […]
New Striker Boateng Joins Black Stars At Training
Story by Sammy Heywood Okine. Newly found Spain-based Ghanaian striker Emmanuel Boateng has officially joined the Black Stars who are training at the Legon Presec Park ahead of the double header friendlies with Japan and Iceland. The hat trick hero joined his colleagues on the backdrop of his giant killing […]
Akufo-Addo directs arrest of GFA boss over fraud
President Nana Akufo-Addo has ordered the arrest of President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwasi Nyantakyi, for defrauding by false pretences and influence peddling. Nana Akufo-Addo ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to arrest Mr Nyantakyi after being privy to investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw […]
Ghana government invest $18 million in fixing sports infrastructure
Story by Sammy Heywood Okine. Mr Isaac K. Asiamah, Minister for Youth and Sports, has revealed that, the construction of Youth Resource Centers across the ten regions of Ghana would cost the government $18 million. He said each of the facilities would cost the country $1.8 million and is expected […]
Kudjoe Fianoo now West African Ambassador for Peace and Sport
Story by Sammy Heywood Okine. Kudjoe Fianoo, Chairman of Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), has been appointed ambassador for Peace and Sport for West Africa, by an international organisation “Peace and Sports” founded by Mr. Joel Bouzou. His appointment came at a forum at the Alisa Swiss Spirit Hotel in […]
Ernest Sowah must earn the right to be Number 1 – Hearts CEO
Accra Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Officer Mark D. Noonan has welcomed the addition of new signing Ernest Sowah but believes the goalkeeper must earn his place in the team. The 30-year-old joined the Phobians on a two and half years deal on Wednesday after successful negotiations with the club. […]
Thomas Partey becomes seventh Ghanaian to win European trophy
Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey, on Wednesday night, celebrated his first major career silverware after Atletico Madrid won the Europa League final. Despite playing a vital role in Atleti’s route to the final, Partey was restricted to just three minutes in Lyon as the Spanish side defeated Marseille 3-0. It […]
Joshua Buatsi – The 2016 Olympic Medalist To Visit Ghana
Story by Sammy Heywood Okine Joshua Buatsi is a Ghanaian-born British boxer who competed at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the light heavyweight division, winning an Olympic Bronze Medal. He turned professional on 5 June 2017, signing with Matchroom and he is managed by world heavyweight […]