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Ghanaian champions FC Samartex 1996 secured their place in the final qualifying round of the CAF Champions League after a narrow 1-0 victory over Victoria United at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. The decisive goal came from Isaac Afful, who found the back of the net, ensuring a hard-fought …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced plans to engage with former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Cynthia Morrison, following her decision to run as an independent candidate for the Agona West seat in the 2024 general election. NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong underscored the party’s dedication …

Black Princesses coach, Yussif Basigi has named his final squad for the FIFA U-20 women’s World Cup in Colombia. The list includes Auburn University’s shot stopper Jenna Kayla Sarpong and Alexandra Emefa Tay, a defender who plays for Seattle United ECNL. Midfielder Stella Nyamekye is back in the squad having …

The Ho Sports Facility is facing significant management challenges due to financial difficulties, according to Madam Joyce Datsa, the Volta Regional Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA). During a ‘Meet The Press’ event on August 13, 2024, held at the Ho Sports Stadium, Datsa revealed that the facility is …

A regional turboprop plane crashed near Sao Paulo in Brazil on Friday, killing all 61 people on board, the airline said. Regional carrier Voepass said the plane, bound for Sao Paulo’s international airport, took off from Cascavel, in the state of Parana, and crashed at around 1:30 p.m. (1630 GMT) …

Botswana is celebrating a historic achievement as President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi declared Friday afternoon a public holiday in honour of the nation’s newest sporting hero, Letsile Tebogo. Tebogo made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by becoming the first Motswana and the first African to win a gold medal …

Mark Hansen, the Manager of Kenpong Football Academy, has stated that Ghanaian leaders should take the initiative to build quality pitches. He stated that players in this country will struggle to develop if they do not have access to good pitches. Mr. Mark Hansen made this statement at the Ahenkan …

The Volta Sports Crusaders, a media-driven advocacy group for sports in the region, have announced plans for a demonstration on August 9, 2024, named the “Evaglomi” demonstration.   The event aims to express their frustration over the unfinished state of the Youth Resource Center in Ho. In an appearance on …

Odi Media Network Eastern Region wing Akyem Aboabo-based Ahenkan FM is set to organise an inter-zonal soccer fiesta. The fan game is scheduled for the 3rd of August 2024 at the Akyem Batabi. Akyem Batabi will be hosting the biennial competition, which is scheduled to be held on the 3rd …

The president of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC), Samson Deen has refuted claims that he authorised a group of Ghanaian para-athletes to travel to Norway for the Bergren Marathon this year. This comes after reports that nine out of an 11-member team were missing upon their arrival in Oslo for …