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Media shown progress of work at the University of Ghana in preparation ahead of 2023 Africa Games
Mustapha Ussif, Minister of Youth and Sports, has stated that the facilities for the 2023 Africa Games would be finished and turned over to organisers ahead of schedule to enable the seamless operation of the continental event.
With only eight months to go, there are concerns over Ghana’s capacity to host the competition, since several infrastructure projects are still underway.
The competition’s two locations, Borteyman and the University of Ghana, are currently under development.
On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2023 Africa Games, the Sports Ministry, and the office of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana went on a tour with the media to assess the work done thus far.
The trip, which took place at the University of Ghana, saw the media, the LOC for the games, the Sports Minister and his deputy, and engineers review the campus facilities to verify that work is progressing in preparation for the games, which will take place in March 2024.
The tour began at the Rugby Field and concluded at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. The major stakeholders were given an overview of what has been accomplished thus far and what may be expected in the next months.
Everyone was moved from the rugby pitch, where they were shown the media area, VIP section and closets, to the Dome Site, which includes a canteen, a 10-bed clinic, a kitchen and a generator set.
The crew then assessed the halls to see if air conditioners had been repaired, damaged doors had been replaced, washrooms had been renovated, and mattresses had been replaced.
The party was brought to the sports stadium, where engineers demonstrated construction on the training centre, which was located around five metres away from the stadium.
The turf at the main stadium was also inspected before the trip concluded with a media briefing on the excursion’s aims.
In an interview with Citi Sports, Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif stated that Ghana is on track and would be able to host the African continent in March 2024.
Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, expressed her delight at seeing the huge effort done on campus and emphasised how the games will not disrupt the school’s academic cycle.
The LOC chairman, Dr. Kwaku Ofosu Asare, then urged the media to publicise the good job done to encourage Ghanaians to support the tournament and turn out in large numbers when the time comes.
Harry Maguire, a Manchester United defender, has accepted Hon. Isaac Adongo’s apologies for dragging him through the dirt.
The Ghanaian politician previously rated the former Leicester City captain as the worst player recruited by the Red Devils.
Adongo was discussing the budget when he likened Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s economic management to Maguire’s on-field performances.
Mr Adongo, however, apologised to Maguire in Parliament on Tuesday, saying the Manchester United defender now performed better for his club than Dr Bawumia, whom he said had repeatedly supervised the country’s economic incompetence and had subsequently gone to the (IMF) for a bailout.
“I was very quick to compare my big brother Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to Harry Maguire. Mr. Speaker, I now apologize to Harry Maguire…Today Maguire has turned the corner; he is a transformational footballer. Maguire is now scoring goals for Manchester United.”
“Mr Speaker, Harry Maguire is now a key player for Manchester United. As for our Maguire, he is now roaming at the IMF with a cup in hand,” he stated.
Following the apology, Maguire stated on social media, “MP Issac Adongo apology accepted.” “Hope to see you at Old Trafford soon.”
Meanwhile, Everton will play Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday at Goodison Park.
Argentina’s World Cup-winning coach, Lionel Scaloni, has indicated that he is considering stepping down after five years in charge.
Scaloni made the stunning statement following Argentina’s 1-0 World Cup qualifying win against Brazil on Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro.
Before winning the World Cup in Qatar last year, the 45-year-old guided Argentina to the Copa America in 2021.
“Argentina needs a coach who has all the energy possible and who is well,” said Scaloni.
“I need to stop the ball and start thinking, I have a lot of things to think about during this time.
“It’s not goodbye or anything, but I need to think because the bar is very high and it’s complicated to keep going and it’s complicated to keep winning.
“These guys are making it difficult, so I need to think about it for a while. I will talk to the FA president and the players afterwards.”
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After a brief stint in command of Argentina’s under-20 team, Scaloni took over as manager in August 2018.
Argentina’s 2021 Copa America victory was their first major championship in 28 years, and it qualified them for the Finalissima against European champions Italy in June 2022, which they won 3-0 at Wembley.
Later that year, they won their third World Cup in Qatar, and first since 1986.
“We are sure and hope that Scaloni will continue,” said Argentina and Tottenham defender Cristian Romero.
“Let’s see now he will have time to think, he didn’t say anything in the dressing room about it. We will try to convince him.”
Argentina’s victory against Brazil on Tuesday was their first-ever away win over their rivals in World Cup qualification, and it took them two points clear at the top of the table.
The game at Rio’s Maracana stadium was delayed for 30 minutes due to a scuffle during the national anthems.
Chris Hughton’s Black Stars suffered their first competitive loss as head coach, falling 1-0 to Comoros in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
Myziane Maolida’s first-half goal was enough to give the hosts their second straight victory over the Black Stars.
Ghana is now in fourth position, three points behind early group leaders Comoros, who have won both of their initial qualification games.
Following a tense, late win against Madagascar at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi last Friday, there was some hope that the Black Stars may capitalise on Mali’s slip-up against the Central African Republic to grab the group lead.
Ghana could have grabbed an early lead in Tuesday’s encounter when Inaki Williams set up Antoine Semenyo for a goal, but the Bournemouth striker hit the crossbar.
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