African Games
How Senegal men stun Flying Eagles to secure African Games semi-final berth
Senegal pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat favourites Nigeria 3-2 in the final matches of Group B in the men’s football competition at the 13th edition of the African Games on Friday.
Senegal player Idrisa Gueye was the hero for his side as he scored two goals in a thrilling encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The National U20 sides battled it out for a spot in the semi-finals, with Senegal staging a dramatic turnaround to secure their place in the next stage of the tournament.
Nigeria got off to a flying start, taking the lead in the 1st minute through Charles Agada’s early goal.
However, Senegal responded strongly, with Idrisa Gueye netting twice in quick succession in the 21st and 27th minutes to turn the tide in their favor.
Nigeria fought back early in the second half, with Favour Izuogu equalizing in the 49th minute to set up a tense finale.
The momentum shifted once again in Senegal’s favor when Sergine Diouf converted a penalty in the 65th minute to put his side back in front.
Despite Nigeria’s efforts to find an equalieer, Senegal’s defence held firm, securing a hard-fought victory and a place in the semi-finals of the competition.
The defeat saw Nigeria crash out of the tournament, ending their campaign in disappointment.
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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