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The hosting of the African Games is a catalyst for development – LOC Boss Dr. Kwaku Ofosu Asare
By Busayo Olowookere
“The African Games is a catalyst for economic and sporting development of Ghana.”
This is the strong submission of the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee of the 13th African Games Dr. Kwaku Ofosu Asare in an interview with your authoritative news platform in Accra on Wednesday.
Dr. Kwaku Ofosu Asare explainred that the ultra modern sporting facilities that was constructed by Ghana to host the African Games fiesta for the first time will leave beyond this generation.
The excellent facilities made it possible for Ghana to host 52 countries that participated in the different sporting events.
“The African Games has enhanced our tourism, sport businesses and transport industry.” Dr. Kwaku Ofosu stated.
He added that the local currency has also benefited. “Our currency ‘cedi’ has also been strengthened because people came in with foreign currencies.”
Dr. Kwaku Ofosu Asare also further said, Ghana will focus on other sports rather than the usual football by building on four pillars which are:
✓ Facilities
✓ Talents
✓ Coaches and resources for future glory.
Egypt will host the next edition of the African Games which started in Congo Brazzaville in 1965.
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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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