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Ben Nunoo Mensah’s Future at GOC Hangs in the Balance

February 24, 2025

As the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) gears up for its upcoming elections, speculation is rife about whether Ben Nunoo Mensah will seek a fourth term as President. Nunoo Mensah has been instrumental in driving Ghanaian sports administration since 2010, serving as both GOC Treasurer and President. Under his leadership, the GOC has faced significant financial...

GOC President’s Denial of Challenges Rings Hollow Amidst Mismanagement Allegations

February 19, 2025

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) President, Ben Nunoo-Mensah, has expressed shock at claims by his Third Vice President, Mohammed Mahadi, that it has become difficult to work at the GOC. However, Mahadi’s assertions are not unfounded, given the GOC’s history of maladministration and mismanagement allegations. Nunoo-Mensah’s dismissal of Mahadi’s comments as “unfortunate” and his suggestion...

Akpokavie outlines his dream of reshaping the nation’s sports landscape ahead of GOC’s presidential run

February 10, 2025

Aspiring presidential hopeful for the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Mr. Richard Akpokavie, has unveiled his vision to revitalize Ghana’s sports landscape. Akpokavie has pledged to collaborate closely with the Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Iddie Adams, to elevate Ghana’s sports reputation and position the country as a formidable force in international competitions.Akpokavie’s campaign promises to...

Ghana Olympic Committee’s Amasaman Sports Facility Project Marred by Misappropriation and Misutilization Concerns

February 4, 2025

A cloud of controversy has surrounded the Ghana Olympic Committee’s (GOC) Amasaman sports facility project, with concerns raised over the misappropriation and misutilization of funds meant for the project. The project, which received a $100,000 grant from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), and the OlympAfrica Foundation, aimed...

Olympafrica Project Update: GOC Makes Progress on Amasaman Sports Facility

February 3, 2025

The Amasaman Sports Facility

Ghana Olympic Committee Elective Congress Marred by Controversy

February 3, 2025

The upcoming Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) Elective Congress has been plagued by concerns over the lack of a functional Disciplinary, Grievance, Dispute Resolution Committee. This has led to increasing tensions, disputes, and unresolved grievances within the organization, threatening the credibility and fairness of the electoral process . Stakeholders have expressed dissatisfaction, citing a lack of...

Akpokavie to contest for GOC president

January 27, 2025

The campaign team, RAfGOCP2025, of renowned lawyer Richard Akpokavie has hinted to Graphic Sports that he is game to contest for the prestigious position of GOC president when the seat becomes vacant in March.The team which comprise of sports association members, general secretaries and president of some sports federations say they wish to remain anonymous...