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#AfricanGames2023: Ghana Rules African Youth Football, as Male and Female Teams Win Gold
Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif Salutes Doggedness of both teams
Ghana has once again solidified itself on the zenith of African youth football, as the nation shone brightly with gold medals in the men’s and women’s football event at the African Games 2023.
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mustapha Ussif has applauded the teams for making the country proud and showing the strength of Ghanaian football.
He asserted that Ghana’s grassroots and youth development plan will continue to support greater development and provide a pathway for transition into the senior team.
“We are proud to have witnessed the victorious outings of our men’s and women’s team at the African Games,” said Ussif.
“It is a reflection of our hardwork and determination to ensure we produce top tier talents who will go on to represent the Black Stars and the Black Queens in the future. I give kudos to the players and coaches for their commitment to success and for making Ghana proud.”
“We will continue to work hard and ensure our future is secured and we produce the national teams of our dreams.”
The Black Princesses of Ghana won gold in female football after defeating Nigeria’s falconets 2-1 in an extraordinary fight back after extra time. The victory in Cape Coast on Thursday meant Ghana dethroned Nigeria to become the champions of the African Games.
In the men’s game, Ghana defeated a strong-willed Uganda 1-0 on Friday to claim gold medal.
With these wins, Ghana has made a statement as to its prowess on the continent as it concerns youth football.
The African Games hits crescendo as its closing ceremony takes centre stage on Saturday, after two weeks of actions, thrills, tears, laughter, joy and goosebumps.
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VIP Spikers unveil Veronica Gyamfi following successful surgery after career-threatening injury
VIP Spikers have unveiled Veronica Gyamfi as their player, pledging to support her welfare and recovery after an injury sustained during last season’s CGC Volleyball Premier League.
The unveiling took place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, with Samuel Onikeku, Head of Sports, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), performing the ceremony.
Gyamfi sustained the injury while representing Wikki during last season’s CGC Volleyball Premier League.
In a swift response, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Dr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi (MFR), and the President of Vipers sponsored her surgery at Dala Orthopedic Hospital in Kano, where she spent two weeks receiving medical attention.
Her signing by Vipers and Partners VC, popularly known as VIP Spikers, is expected to provide her with continued care and support as she progresses through recovery and works towards returning to competitive volleyball.
Meanwhile, Gyamfi was presented a brand new ASICS canvas and a branded jersey of VIP Spikers as it is believed she would return to play after completing her rehabilitation.
The intervention reflects the importance of athlete welfare in Nigerian sports, particularly the need to ensure that players who sustain injuries while representing their teams receive appropriate medical attention and rehabilitation support.
The sponsorship of Gyamfi’s surgery by the Comptroller-General, followed by her signing by VIP Spikers, highlights the potential impact of collaboration between sports authorities, competition sponsors and clubs in safeguarding athletes’ careers.
After the surgery Gyamfi has been undergoing physiotherapy sessions at the 44 Military Reference hospital in Kaduna as the Sporting Club is supporting her education at Kaduna State Polytechnic.
Gyamfi’s story offers an encouraging example of support for an athlete facing a difficult period in her career.
Her unveiling reinforces the message that volleyball development goes beyond competitions and trophies to include protecting players’ welfare and helping them return to the sport they love.
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