African Games
South Sudan Eyeing Shock Win Over Senegal In African Games Match –
South Sudan are hoping to stun favourites Senegal in their opening match as the 13th edition of the African Games when they clash in their Group B match on Tuesday.
This encounter marks a significant moment for both sides, with the former champions aiming to build on past successes while South Sudan make their debut in the football competition of the African Games.
Senegal enters the tournament as former African Games champions, having clinched the title in 2015 in Congo-Brazzaville.
Led by coach Serigne Saliou Dia, who previously guided the Senegal team to victory in 2015, the squad boasts several players promoted from their triumphant U17 World Cup campaign in Indonesia.
Coach Dia, seeking his second title, expressed confidence in his team’s preparation and readiness for the challenge ahead.
“We don’t know our opponents going into, but we are going to calm to ensure we are able to play our game well and make opponents uncomfortable,” stated Coach Dia.
Echoing his coach’s sentiments, Senegal player Serigne Falou Diouf emphasized the team’s ambition to win the competition.
“The dream is to win the competition, and being one of the favorites is going to be positive pressure for us to win,” remarked Diouf.
On the other side, South Sudan approaches the tournament with determination and excitement as they make their debut appearance.
Coach Bilal Felix highlighted the significance of this opportunity for his team, stating, “This is the first time we are playing in the African Games, and we are glad to be participating… We respect Senegal because of their status in African football, but we don’t fear them.”
South Sudan player Joseph Loro echoed his coach’s sentiments, expressing the team’s ambition to make an impact despite their status as one of the youngest nations in Africa.
“Senegal is one of the champions of youth football in Africa. South Sudan is one of the youngest nations in Africa, but we are waiting to play them and make names for ourselves,” affirmed Loro.
As the two sides prepare to clash on the pitch, the stage is set for a compelling battle between youth and experience, ambition and determination.
Senegal and South Sudan will each aim to make a statement in their opening fixture, setting the tone for their African Games campaign and laying the groundwork for future success on the continental stage.
CAF
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.
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
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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