After consultation with the confederations and other stakeholders, and given the remarkable recent strides made by women’s football across the world, the FIFA Council has unanimously decided to expand the number of participating teams in the FIFA Women’s World Cup from 32 to 48 as of the 2031 edition.
Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Member of Parliament for the Weija-Gbawe Constituency, has been re-elected as President of the Ghana Weightlifting Federation (GWF).
He secured 100% of the valid votes cast, defeating his contender, Michael Nii Yarboi Annan.
The electoral congress, held virtually on Friday, May 9, 2025, reflected the overwhelming confidence and trust delegates have in the leadership of the incumbent president. Ahmed Shaib will lead the Federation for another four-year term.
In other results, Mr. Kenneth Odeng Adade, former Deputy Secretary-General of the Federation, was elected Secretary-General, prevailing over his challenger, Ms. Peggy Crabbe. Madam Elizabeth Owusu Agyapong, who previously served as Deputy Treasurer, was elected Treasurer following a vote of confidence by delegates.
The newly elected Board Members include Dr. Christopher Akwesi Adomako, Prof. Jonathan Quartey, and Mr. Benjamin Addy, who will all serve on the Federation’s governing body.
In his acceptance speech, Jerry Ahmed Shaib expressed deep appreciation to the Elections Committee, chaired by Naa Odofoley Nortey, and supported by Mr. Muniru Kassim Mohammed, Secretary-General of the Ghana Olympic Committee, for their diligent work in ensuring a smooth electoral process.
He congratulated all newly elected members and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the sport of weightlifting across the country. He also extended an invitation to all stakeholders to come together as Ghana prepares to host the rest of the continent in August for the 2025 African Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships.
A solemn ceremony was held on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the tragic May 9th Stadium Disaster—widely regarded as the darkest day in Ghana’s football history.
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A 26-year-old fan of Italian Serie A team Atalanta was stabbed to death during clashes between Atalanta and Inter Milan supporters in the northern city of Bergamo, Italy's Carabinieri police said on Sunday.
Brentford kept their hopes of European qualification alive by coming from behind to beat Manchester United in a 4-3 thriller at the Gtech Community Stadium.
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Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko battled to a goalless draw in a fiercely contested Premier League match at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
