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VIDEO: Kwesi Nyantakyi Eyes Sports Minister Role Under Bawumia’s Government

A former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mr. Kwesi Nyantakyi, has disclosed his preparedness to accept the portfolio of Minister for Youth and Sports if the New Patriotic Party (NPP) wins the next elections. He said he would consider the role if Ghanaians elect Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as …

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African Games: NDC Blasts Ghana’s Sporting Embarrassment; Demands Resignation Of Sports Minister

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned the series of embarrassing incidents that have marred Ghana’s hosting and participation in the ongoing African Games. A statement issued by the party in response to reports of South Africa’s decision to withdraw its men’s and women’s hockey teams from the competition, citing …

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Full List: Sports Minister Confirms Venues For African Games 2023

The Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif has confirmed the venues for each sporting discipline of the 2023 African Games. The competition started on Monday, March 4, 2024, with Table Tennis, but officially, it will begin on Friday, March 8, 2024. Addressing the press at the Ministerial Meet the …

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Former Sports Minister Dr. Ahmed Mustapha Reported Dead

Dr. Ahmed Mustapha, a former Minister of Youth and Sports is reported to have died on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Per the report by the Herald newspaper, Dr Ahmed Mustapha succumbed to a long-term illness that had plagued him for months. Dr Ahmed Mustapha who died at age 63 became …

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113 Athletes Have So Far Qualified For 2022 Commonwealth Games – Sports Minister Says

Ghana is expected to present more than 113 athletes for the 2022 Commonwealth games to be held in July this year at Birmingham in the United Kingdom. The country in the last commonwealth games in Australia presented 78 athletes. Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif while addressing the press on Sunday disclosed …

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2021 AFCON: Sports Minister Reveals How Much Was Spent On Black Stars

Youth and Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, has dismissed media reports suggesting that a whopping $25 million was spent on the Black Stars at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] in Cameroon.     The Black Stars, despite suffering an early elimination from the tournament, spent a lot of money. …

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