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Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president and liberation leader, is often given credit for the design. But it was, in fact, a 35-year-old artist and sportswoman named Theodosiah Okoh who came up with it, after answering a national call for new flag ideas.
AFRICA

Red, green and gold: A pan-African history of flags and the remarkable woman who inspired it

That many of the continent’s flags contain a similar colour scheme is deliberate by design

  • Shola Lawal
7 min read
AFCON 2015

Bafana crash out of Afcon as Ghana and Algeria advance

South Africa’s campaign ended with a single point from three outings, which was more than enough to send Ghana and Algeria to the second round.

  • Sapa
4 min read
The red, gold and green motif repeats itself on the national flag of at least 23 African countries. But this is no coincidence — nor a lazy designer.
AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 2013

Ghana’s Black Stars shine after defeating Mali 1-0

Four-time champions Ghana beat Mali 1-0 to shoot to the top of Group B at the Africa Cup of Nations.

  • Sapa Afp
2 min read
Mosimane starts Bafana reign in winning style
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Mosimane starts Bafana reign in winning style

New Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane began his reign with a 1-0 victory over World Cup quarterfinalists Ghana at Soccer City on Wednesday night.

  • Ed Aarons
2 min read
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Tried and tested Bafana team take on Black Stars

Pitso Mosimane gave an indication of his vision when he announced a 22-man squad for the friendly match against Ghana on August 11 at Soccer City.

  • Phathisani Moyo
2 min read
Injury concerns for Ghana
ASAMOAH GYAN

Injury concerns for Ghana

Ghana have injury and suspension headaches ahead of a World Cup quarterfinal against Uruguay at Soccer City on Friday.

  • David Legge
2 min read