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Ghana Blind Sports Association aim for African championship trophy
Dr. Peter Obeng, Executive Director of the Ghana Blind Union (GBU), the mother body of the Ghana Blind Sports Association (GBSA) is positive about winning the 2021 International Blind Sports Association (IBSA) African Championship.
Ghana is set to host the 2021 edition of the Championship to be held at the sports complex of the Cape Coast University starting December 3-11, 2021, with Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and Morocco participating.
Speaking at the launch of the 2021 IBSA African championship in Accra on Wednesday, Dr. Obeng assured Ghanaians of winning the ultimate when the tournament kick starts and hopefully qualify for the World Championships in China next year.
He said that persons who are blind have massive potential to exhibit their skills and make Ghana proud by winning laurels.
Dr. Obeng called upon all stakeholders to give their support as they have done to other sporting disciplines and also appealed to all to recognise the event as a national event.
Mr. Eric Kissi, President of GBSA lauded the efforts of the National Sports Authority (NSA) and National Paralympic Committee (NPC) for their immense support for the successful bidding process for the tournament to be hosted in Ghana.
This he said would aid in the development of blind sport in the nation to increase the interest of visually impaired people to take up sports to reduce the beggars on our roads. -GNA
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and all the clubs participating in this weekend’s competitions will pay special tribute in honour of the memory of the late Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea FC (on loan from Aduana FC).
The GFA has in a statement announced that all the players and team officials of the 6 clubs playing this weekend competitions will wear black armbands on their jerseys as a mark of respect during their respective matches.
In addition, a minute of silence will be observed before the commencement of each game in his honour. This tribute will take place during the MTN FA Cup semi-final matches as well as the Women’s Premier League final scheduled for this weekend.
“The GFA counts on the full cooperation of all clubs and the fans in respectfully observing these arrangements as we collectively pay tribute to Dominic Frimpong,” the statement added.
The FA expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their understanding and support in these times.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Daniel Laryea will handle the MTN FA Cup semifinal clash between Aduana FC and Nations FC at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Roland Addy will serve as Assistant I, with Seth Abletor as Assistant II, while Adaari Abdul Lattif works as 4th Referee.
The match is scheduled for a 3:00pm kick-off at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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