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13th African Games: Akufo-Addo, Bawumia Grace Opening Ceremony At University Of Ghana Sports Stadium
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13th African Games: Akufo-Addo, Bawumia Grace Opening Ceremony At University Of Ghana Sports Stadium

by  Nathaniel Crabbe 2 min read
  • On Friday, March 8, President Nana Akufo-Addo and Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia light up the African Games opening ceremony with their presence
  • They were captured on tape when they arrived separately at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium for the colourful event
  • It is the first time the All-African Games are being held in Ghana, taking place in Accra from March 8-23, 2024

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The President of the Republic of Ghana, HE Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his vice, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, graced the African Games opening ceremony Friday.

The 13th edition of the spectacular sports games commenced in Accra. This marked a significant milestone as it was the first time this prestigious event was held in Ghana.

Photos of President Nana Akufo-Addo.
Akufo-Addo, Bawumia attend 13th African Games opening ceremony. Photo credit: ghhyper1.
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Diversity and unity at African Games opening event

The opening ceremony, a grand spectacle hosted at the University of Ghana Stadium, was a feast for the eyes. The scene was awash with a mix of beautiful colours, with the Ghana national flag proudly dominating the view, setting the stage for the exciting event.

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Sports officials and athletes from diverse nations, including Ghana, Ethiopia, Tunisia, South Africa, Burundi, and many others, proudly donned their respective country colours, showcasing a display of national pride and the diversity and unity of the African continent.

President Akufo-Addo and Vice-President Dr Bawumia were filmed separately when they arrived at the University of Ghana Stadium for the historic event. The games are being held at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium and Rugby Field alongside the multi-purpose Borteyman Sports Complex from March 8-23, 2024.

Watch the videos below:

Akufo-Addo arrives at the opening ceremony of the 13th All-African Games at UG Sports Stadium.

Dr Bawumia storms the opening ceremony of the 13th All-African Games at UG Sports Stadium.

Bawumia unveils University of Ghana Sports Stadium and Rugby Field

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Not long ago, YEN.com.gh reported that Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia commissioned the University of Ghana Sports Stadium and Rugby Field for the 13th All-African Games in Accra.

The 2024 sports festival will be hosted at the facility alongside the multi-purpose Borteyman Sports Complex from March 8-23, 2024.

In a post on X after the unveiling ceremony on Friday, March 1, Dr Bawumia stated that the stadium and rugby field indicate Ghana's preparedness to host Africa's most fantastic sports festival for the first time in history.

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Nathaniel Crabbe (Human-Interest editor) Nathaniel Crabbe is a journalist and editor with a degree in Journalism from the Ghana Institute of Journalism, where he graduated in 2015. He earned his master's from UPSA in December 2023. Before becoming an editor/writer of political/entertainment and human interest stories at Asaase Radio, Crabbe was a news reporter at TV3 Ghana. With experience spanning over ten years, he now works at YEN.com.gh as a human interest editor. You can reach him via nathaniel.crabbe@yen.com.gh.

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