African Games
How Nigeria’s Falconets Beat Morocco To Begin African Games Title Defence –
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Nigeria’s women’s football team commenced their title defence at the 13th edition of the African Games, with a resounding 2-0 victory over Morocco in Cape Coast on Friday.
The women’s competition showcased Nigeria’s early dominance, setting the stage for an exciting tournament ahead.
In a dominant display, the reigning champions secured both goals in the first half, with Chioma Olise finding the net in the 18th minute.
This was followed by Ado Philomena Yina’s strike in the 40th minute to send them in a comfortable lead by half-time.
With their emphatic victory over Morocco, Nigeria sends a strong message to their rivals as they aim to retain their title.
Meanwhile, in the male competition, Group A encounters at the Accra Sports Stadium witnessed two closely contested matches that ended in goalless draws.
Hosts Ghana faced off against Congo, missing several scoring opportunities throughout the game but ultimately failing to break the deadlock.
Similarly, Benin and Gambia played out a tense match, with neither side able to find the back of the net, resulting in a stalemate.
Looking ahead, the women’s competition is set to continue on Saturday with two highly anticipated fixtures.
Tanzania will take on Uganda, while hosts Ghana will face Ethiopia in what promises to be an electrifying day of football action.
As teams prepare to battle for supremacy, the stage is set for intense competition and thrilling encounters in the quest for African Games glory.
-CAF
African Games
BREAKING! Accra 2023 African Games Chieftain is dead
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Dr. Emmanuel Owusu-Ansah, who superintended the 13th African Games held in Accra Ghana in February has died.
He was the Chief Operating Officer of the Accra 2023 Local Organising Committee (LOC).
According to sources in Ghana, Dr. Owusu-Ansah was a sports administrator and coach, and thus left behind, a significant legacy in the world of sports.
Dr Owusu-Ansah, a former Chief Executive of the National Sports Authority (NSA), was widely regarded as an encyclopaedia of sports knowledge.
Among his many accomplishments, Dr. Owusu-Ansah, a former national chief athletics coach, authored the best-selling book “Principles of Abundant Living.”
He played a pivotal role in establishing the Department of Sports Studies at the College of Education at the University of Ghana. Additionally, he served as the Director of the Sports Directorate at the University of Ghana, Legon.
African Games
ASFU mourns African Games 2023 chief executive, Owusu-Ansah
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The Africa Students Football Union (ASFU) has expressed condolences over the passing of a patron of the union, Dr Emmanuel Owusu-Ansah, who served as the COO of the just concluded 13th Africa Games held in Ghana.
Dr. Owusu-Ansah’s death was announced on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
According to a release by the executive secretary of the union, Femi Abioye, Owusu-Ansah until his death contributed immensely to sports development on the continent and the world at large.
He left an indelible impact on the lives of students-athletes coupled with sports administration across Africa countries.
The ASFU’s President, Prof. Oluwaseun Omotayo, who was shocked at the news of the demise of Dr. Owusu-Ansah described the deceased as a pillar, saying his departure has left a great vacuum in sports management.
He relished the deceased contribution and unwavering dedication to ASFU, saying the Union would miss the deceased.
“We will miss Dr. Owusu-Ansah, whose contribution to sports, knew no bounds. He was always ready to serve. He helped build the Union and was pivotal to the Union programmes. We will surely miss him,” he said.
He extended the Union condolences to all those affected by this loss, praying God grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.
African Games
A milestone as Egypt becomes the first country to get 100 gold medals in African Games
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As the curtain is drawn on the 13th African Games in Egypt, the traditional overall winners, have this time hit a milestone.
They have become the first to hit a 100 gold medal mark in the 59 year history of the games.
As at Saturday morning, they have amassed 101 gold medals, 54 more than that of the second placed Nigeria
The biggest star of the Egyptian team is swimmer Marwan Elkamash, who won five gold medals in the men’s 200m, 400m, 800m, 1,500m and 4x200m relays, all in freestyle.
But medal haul is still short that that of his compatriot, Faten Afifi who fished out seven gold medals from the pool.
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