Africa: 'Preparation for Ghana 2023 AG Ongoing'

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Africa: 'Preparation for Ghana 2023 AG Ongoing'

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana's preparation to host and organize the 2023 African Games (AG) is still on course despite the negative effect of COVID-19 on sports programmes globally, Minister for Youth and Sports, Mr Isaac Asiamah has said.

Source: allAfrica.com

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