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Vigah, Pierce give to weightlifters
A little over a dozen of Ghana’s weightlifters were at the weekend presented with a variety of food items to cushion them in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The items , which included boxes of indomie, mini bags of rice and cooking oil were donated by Communications Director of the Ghana Weightlifting Federation (GWF), John Vigah and Technical Director of the Federation, Kyle Pierce.
“This is coming from Kyle and I. It is our widow’s mite to motivate you as you prepare to return to training,” Vigah said.
It is the third of such gesture to the weightlifters, who have benefited from much bigger donations by the GWF boss, Ben Nunoo Mensah and a board member of the Federation Jerry Ahmed Shaib, during the COVID-19 partial lockdown.
Mr Vigah advised the lifters to be focused, train hard and adhere to the COVID-19 safety protocols.
Last week, the government lifted the ban on individual sports, paving way for the weightlifting team to begin training at the Accra Sports Stadium.
However, according to the head coach of the weightlifting team, Nii Darko Dodoo, only a few of the lifters would be allowed to train in line with the social distancing protocols.
Captain of the weightlifting team, Christian Amoah and UK-based Forrester Osei have been tipped to qualify for the Japan 2020 Olympics, having accumulated an appreciable number of points from several competitions.
The two are expected to take part in a final Olympic qualifier in Mauritius, fixed for October.
BY TIMES SPORTS REPORTER
Management of Asempa FM has issued a public apology to the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Kofi Adams, after wrongly quoting him in a recent publication about the selection of players for the Black Stars.
In a statement released by the station’s management, Asempa FM admitted that a quote card shared after Kofi Adams’ interview on Ultimate Sports Show on 13th October 2025 misrepresented his actual remarks.
According to the station, the error created a wrong impression that the Sports Minister was directly involved in selecting players for the national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“The wording on the artwork may have created a misleading impression. For clarity, the Honorable Minister stated that the final decision on player selection rests solely with the technical team, and he emphasized the importance of transparency and merit-based selection,” the statement said.
Asempa FM expressed deep regret for the misrepresentation and apologized to Kofi Adams and the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The management further assured the public that the station would take steps to ensure greater accuracy and care in its future communications.
“We hold Kofi Adams and his office in the highest regard and deeply regret any inconvenience or misunderstanding caused,” the statement concluded.
By: Jacob Aggrey
When Otto Addo took charge, Ghana sat fourth in Group I with just three points from two matches — a situation that seemed daunting for even the most optimistic fans. But what followed was one of the most remarkable turnarounds in African World Cup qualifying history.
Addo’s arrival brought renewed tactical clarity and belief. He restructured the team’s shape, redefined roles, and instilled discipline in both defense and attack. The results began to flow as Ghana went on an astonishing run of victories.
The coach’s calm leadership was crucial in restoring confidence to key players who had lost form. Veterans found new motivation, while youngsters flourished under his guidance, creating a perfect blend of maturity and energy.
Each win became a statement of intent — that Ghana was back. The team’s comeback victories over tough opponents like Mali and Central African Republic showed resilience and mental fortitude.
By the end of the campaign, the Black Stars had climbed from fourth to first, topping the group with 25 points and a +17-goal difference — a clear testament to Otto Addo’s transformational leadership.
This turnaround will go down in Ghana’s football annals as a story of hope, determination, and tactical brilliance that brought the nation back to the world stage.
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