Local Organizing Committee for 2024 Africa Basketball Festival announced
The much-anticipated 2024 Africa Basketball Festival has moved a step closer to realization with the announcement of the official Local Organizing Committee (LOC).
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Comprising experts from sports management, event planning, and media, the LOC will oversee the successful delivery of the festival, which has become a unique celebration of basketball, music, and fashion.
The 2024 Africa Basketball Festival, now in its fourth edition, will feature ten participating countries from across Africa and beyond.
The event is scheduled to take place at the University of Ghana from October 24-27, 2024. The LOC will be responsible for the festival’s logistics, planning, and execution, ensuring a memorable experience for attendees.
The committee members include:
- Dr. Austin Luguterah, Director of Sports & Wellness at the University of Ghana (Chairman),
- Iddrisu Gamel Ayambire, FIBA Technical Delegate & Vice President of the Ghana Basketball Association (Head, Technical),
- Maurice Quansah, Editor of Graphic Sports (Head, Media & Communication),
- Eugene Osafo-Nkansah, President of the New Media Association of Ghana (Deputy Head, Media & Communication),
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- Eric Agyapong Ankamah, Senior Sports Coach, University of Ghana (Head, Transport & Accommodation),
- Dr. Richard Sylvester Dey, Head of Internal Medicine at the University of Ghana Hospital (Head, Medical),
- John Owusu-Boakye, Project Coordinator at RITE Sports (Head, Branding & Logistics),
- Peter Asare, Head of Creative at RITE Sports (Content Production Team),
- Augustine Amissare, Senior Assistant Registrar at the University of Ghana (Head, Venues, Security & Protocol),
- George Lomotey, Director of Marketing at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (Head, TV Production & Official TV Broadcaster).
As excitement builds for the 2024 festival, the LOC will play a critical role in ensuring its success. The event is expected to attract top basketball talent from across the continent, fashion brands, and performances by leading musical artists.
Speaking on behalf of the committee, LOC Chairman Dr. Austin Luguterah expressed confidence in the team’s ability to deliver a world-class event. “This committee brings together a wealth of experience and passion for all the elements of the festival. I have no doubt that their hard work and dedication will make the 2024 Africa Basketball Festival an unforgettable celebration of the sport and its potential to unite our continent,” he said.
With the LOC now in place, preparations for the 2024 Africa Basketball Festival are officially underway.
The event promises to be the most thrilling edition yet, drawing in not only basketball enthusiasts but also fans of music and fashion, all converging in Accra for an extraordinary experience.