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BBC announces African Sports Personality of the Year 2021 award shortlist
The shortlist for BBC African Sports Personality of the Year 2021 award has been announced.
The six contenders for the accolade were chosen by a panel of journalists from Africa and the…
Amponsah, Lariba claim victories at maiden Good Day Energy Cross Country
Ghana Arm Forces duo of William Amponsah and Sakat Laribi have claimed victories at the maiden Good Day Energy Cross Country Sunday, November 21, 2021, in Ghana’s capital of Accra.
The…
Good Day Energy Cross Country set for November 21
The Good Energy Cross Country competition has been confirmed for November 21, 2021.
The event is being organized by Good Day Energy Drink in collaboration with Citi TV, which will take the…
2015 World Cross Country Champion Agnes Tirop dead
2015 World Cross Country Champion Agnes Tirop has been found dead in her house with stabs allegedly inflicted on her by her husband on Wednesday.
She dies aged 26 after representing Kenya…
Athletics Integrity Unit announces three charges against Nigeria’s Okagbare
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has announced three different charges against Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare.
Two of the charges are related to testing positive for prohibited…
Kenya confirm bid to host 2025 World Athletics Championships
Kenya has confirmed bidding to host the 2025 World Athletics Championships after successfully hosting the U20 (2021) and U18 (2017) World Athletics Championships.
Athletics Kenya…
2023 African Games: Ghana Prez. cuts sod for construction of supplementary facilities
Ghana president Nana Akufo-Addo has cut sod for the start of construction works on a sports complex at Borteyman on Tuesday.
It will supplement the University of Ghana Stadium in hosting…
Semenya considering filing for ‘damages’ as scientists admit findings behind…
Lawyer of South African runner Caster Semenya has indicated that they are currently considering filing for damages against the World Athletics.
This follows amendments to the 2017 findings…
Olympian Moraa donates to Burundian competing with rubber shoes at World U20…
Kenya’s 800m Olympian Mary Moraa has donated equipment to Burundian athlete Jeanine Keazimana who competed with rubber shoes at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Kenya.
The 2017…
Ghana President announces car, $30,000 reward for Olympic medalist Takyi
President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo has announced 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games bronze medalist Samuel Takyi will receive a car and a $10,000 reward.
The boxer will also get $20,000 as career…