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Sports Minister promises to partner with MOC

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Sports Minister promises to partner with MOC

The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Hon. Sunday Dare who is in Lagos on a working visit, has indicated that the Ministry of Youths and Sports Development will partner with Making of Champions initiative. He stated this via a tweet on his Twitter Handle.

The Minister tweeted;

“At a different level, I dropped by the Teslim Balogun Stadium today to see the brain behind Making of Champions, Bambo, and his young athletes. MOC with 30 athletes under its initiative and 3 young Olympic hopefuls is a private model that must be replicated. MYSD will partner.”

In another tweet he continued;

“I met the three athletes from Making of Champions who represented Nigeria at the African Games last month in Morocco and won medals. Their names are Joy Udo-Gabriel, Blessing Oladoye and Emmanuel Ojeli.”

Making of Champions Limited is a Sports Media & Management Company which serves to elevate the profile and performance of sports in Nigeria and the rest of Africa. The company’s Project Tokyo, aims to produce athletes who will make the country a dominant force in World Athletics by the 2020 Olympics.

 

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Enthusiasts Praise Ghana’s Meteoric Progress at African Games, Sport Minister Applauded for Visionary Leadership

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Ghana’s remarkable ascent in the African Games has sparked widespread acclaim from sports enthusiasts and stakeholders alike. The nation’s stunning leap from 15th place in the previous edition to an impressive 6th place in 2024 has captured the attention of the sports community, highlighting Ghana’s burgeoning potential and the transformative leadership of its Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mustapha Ussif.

Under Minister Ussif’s visionary leadership, Ghana’s sports industry has undergone a profound renaissance, marked by unprecedented achievements in grassroots development and infrastructure growth. The Minister’s strategic initiatives have not only revitalized the sporting landscape but have also positioned Ghana as a beacon of excellence on the African continent.

The recent success at the African Games is a testament to Ghana’s commitment to fostering talent at all levels. Through innovative programs and investments in youth development, Minister Ussif has cultivated a fertile environment for nurturing emerging athletes, paving the way for their seamless transition into senior sports teams.

Furthermore, Ghana’s hosting of the African Games in 2023 underscores the nation’s dedication to expanding its infrastructure base and solidifying its status as a regional sports hub. The prospect of hosting this prestigious event not only promises to elevate Ghana’s profile on the international stage but also presents unparalleled opportunities for economic growth and societal advancement.

Speaking on Ghana’s remarkable achievement, Minister Mustapha Ussif expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders and affirmed his commitment to further advancing the nation’s sports agenda.

He stated, “The remarkable progress we have witnessed at the African Games is a testament to the collective efforts of our athletes, coaches, administrators, and supporters. I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am confident that Ghana’s journey to sporting excellence has only just begun.”

On the eve of the closing ceremony alone, Ghana clinched eight gold medals, winning the ultimate prize in women’s hockey, 200m men’s athletics event, high jump, men’s football event, and four boxing gold medals in boxing. All in one night.

Ghana also made history by becoming the first country to win god in both men’s and women’s football events at the Games.

The closing ceremony of the Games saw star performances from star acts such as Stonebwoy, Stanley Enow, Wiyaala, Innoss’B, amongst others.

As Ghana continues its upward trajectory in the realm of sports, the nation stands poised to achieve even greater milestones under the visionary leadership of President Nana Akufo-Addo and Sports minister, Mustapha Ussif.

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