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Joseph Paul Amoah

Ghanaian sprinter who competed in the 100m and 200m at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships, finishing fourth in the 100m and fifth in the 200m.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    While expectations from Ghanaians were high for Joseph Paul Amoah as far as the 200m event was concerned, the result was one that many were happy about.

    ASAC 2026: The finish line through the lens
  3. Joy Online

    The hope is that she follows the path travelled by Joseph Paul Amoah, Benjamin Azamati, etc, by winning a scholarship in the United States.

    Hindsight: What next for the women’s relay team after African Championships?
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    Ghana’s quartet of Abdul-Rasheed Saminu, Edwin Gadayi, Joseph Paul Amoah and Ibrahim Fuseini delivered a solid performance despite the absence of Benjamin Azamati, who missed the competition due to injury.

    Ghana wins bronze in 4x100m at 24th African Senior Athletics Championships
  5. Joy Online

    Joseph Paul Amoah settled for an underwhelming 5th place in the final of the men’s 200m event in the African Athletics Senior Champions in Accra.

    African Athletics Championships: Joe Paul finishes 5th in 200m final
  6. Joy Online

    In the final event of the day, Ghana’s 4x100m relay team, led by Joseph Paul Amoah, made it to the final of the relay event.

    ASAC 2026: Medals, finals and all the actions of Day 3 through the lens
  7. Daily Guide

    Joseph Paul Amoah and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu The 2026 African Seniors Athletics Championships (ASAC) being hosted in Accra continued at the University of Ghana Stadium as Ghana’s Joseph Paul Amoah, Abdul-Rasheed Saminu and Edwin Gadayi were all in action on the second day but they

    Cameroon’s Eseme Stuns Saminu, Amoah To Win Men’s 100m Final
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    Ghana sprinter, Joseph Paul Amoah, has assured Ghanaians of a podium finish for the country’s Men’s 4×100 Relay Team to make amends for the disappointment of missing out on a medal win in the individual sprint events, particularly in the Men’s 100 Metre race.

    Amoah promises medal sweep in relays
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    Ghanaian sprinters, Abdul Rasheed Saminu and Joseph Paul Amoah, failed to secure medals in the men’s 100 metres at the 24th African Senior Athletics Championship in Accra.

    Ghanaian sprinters miss podium in men’s 100m at 24th African Senior Championships
  10. Joy Online

    Ghana’s Joseph Paul Amoah, Abdul-Rasheed Saminu and Edwin Gadayi were all in action on the second day as they missed out on medals in the men’s 100m event.

    ASAC 2026: Day 2 in pictures as Ghana fail to make podium finish
  11. Joy Online

    The Ghanaian duo of Joseph Paul Amoah, and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu all missed out a podium finish in the men’s 100m at the ongoing African Seniors Athletics Championships.

    ASAC 2026: Joe Paul and Saminu miss out on podium finish in 100m

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Ghana's final day performances at 2026 African Seniors Athletics Championships

    The closing day of ASAC 2026 featured emotional performances across the continent. Ghana's Joseph Paul Amoah competed in the 200m with results that pleased supporters, and the women's 4x400m team narrowly missed a bronze medal, finishing fifth.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. Ghana's women's relay team finishes third at African Championships

    Ghana's women's relay team, comprising three student athletes and one part-time athlete enlisted with security services, clocked 44.85 seconds to secure third place at the African Championships held at the University of Ghana Stadium, winning over initial skeptics about their readiness for elite competition.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana takes bronze in men's and women's 4x100m relays

    Ghana's men's team finished third in 38.74 seconds at the 24th African Senior Athletics Championships, with Côte d'Ivoire winning in 38.52 seconds and Nigeria second in 38.70 seconds. The women's team also secured bronze in 44.85 seconds, with Nigeria taking gold in 42.94 seconds and Liberia second in 43.05 seconds.

    18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 17 May

  1. Joe Paul finishes fifth in African Championships 200m final

    Joseph Paul Amoah placed fifth in the men's 200m final at the African Athletics Senior Championships in Accra, clocking 20.83 seconds. The result ended Ghana's hopes of a gold medal in the sprints, with Ivory Coast's Cheikh Traore winning the event in 20.32 seconds.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. Ghana wins three medals at African Seniors Athletics Championships Day 3

    Ghana secured three medals on Day Three of the African Seniors Athletics Championships: Alex Amankwah won bronze in the men's 800m, Florence Agyemang took bronze in the women's 400m, and Esther Obenewaa claimed silver in the women's high jump. Ghana's 4x100m relay team also advanced to the final.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Cameroon's Eseme wins men's 100m at Accra athletics championships

    Emmanuel Eseme of Cameroon won gold in the men's 100m final at the 2026 African Seniors Athletics Championships in Accra with a time of 10.25 seconds. Ghana's Abdul-Rasheed Saminu and Joseph Paul Amoah finished sixth and fourth respectively, both with times of 10.32 seconds, missing out on medals.

    15 May 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Amoah vows medal in relay after missing sprint podium

    Ghana sprinter Joseph Paul Amoah finished fourth in the Men's 100 Metre final at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships, missing the podium. He has promised Ghanaians a medal for the country's Men's 4×100 Relay Team in the coming competition.

    15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. Ghanaian sprinters finish fourth and sixth in 100m final

    Joseph Paul Amoah finished fourth in 10.31 seconds and Abdul Rasheed Saminu sixth in 10.32 seconds in the men's 100 metres final at the 24th African Senior Athletics Championship in Accra, with Cameroon's Alowede Eseme Emmanuel winning gold in 10.25 seconds. Both athletes remain in contention for medals in the men's 200 metres and 4x100m relay.

    15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 14 May

  1. Ghana athletes miss medals at African Seniors Championships day two

    The 2026 African Seniors Athletics Championships continued at the University of Ghana Stadium on Wednesday with over 40 countries competing. Ghana's Joseph Paul Amoah, Abdul-Rasheed Saminu and Edwin Gadayi competed in the men's 100m but did not medal, while Nigeria's Tobi Amusan won gold in the women's hurdles.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Ghanaian sprinters miss medals at African Seniors Championships

    Joseph Paul Amoah and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu both advanced from their heats at the African Seniors Athletics Championships but failed to podium in the men's 100m final, with Paul finishing fourth and Saminu sixth.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana's Paul and Saminu advance to 100m final

    Joseph Paul Amoah and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu have qualified for the 100m final at the African Seniors Athletics Championships after winning their respective heats on Wednesday. The final is scheduled for 17:15 GMT.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghanaian sprinters compete in 100m semi-finals Wednesday

    Three Ghanaian athletes—Saminu (country record-holder), Edwin Gadayi, and Joseph Paul Amoah—will compete in the men's 100m semi-finals at the African Seniors Athletics Championships on Wednesday evening, with Saminu and Gadayi running in Heat 2 and Amoah in Heat 3; the top two finishers in each heat plus two fastest losers advance to the final.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  4. 2026 African Seniors Athletics Championships opens in Accra

    The 2026 African Seniors Athletics Championships began at the University of Ghana Stadium on Tuesday, May 12, following an opening ceremony the night before, with over 40 countries competing. Ghana's Joseph Paul Amoah, Abdul-Rasheed Saminu and Edwin Gadayi competed on the opening day, alongside Nigeria's Tobi Amusan and athletes from other nations.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  5. World Athletics President encourages Ghana relay team for podium finish

    Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team has qualified for the World Athletics Championships in Beijing after finishing second at the World Relays with a time of 38.09 seconds. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said the team should aim for a podium finish, noting this marks Ghana's fourth successive World Championships appearance.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Three Ghanaian sprinters advance to 100m semi-finals

    Joseph Paul Amoah, Edwin Gadayi, and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu qualified for the 100m semi-finals of the African Seniors Athletics Championships at the University of Ghana Stadium, each finishing second in their respective heats on the opening day.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Ghana names Saminu, Azamati for African Athletics Championships

    Ghana Athletics has announced Team Ghana for the African Seniors Athletics Championships at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon from May 12 to 17, 2026. The squad is led by 100m record holder Abdul Rasheed Saminu and sprint star Benjamin Azamati, both scheduled to compete in the men's 100m and 4x100m relay, while reigning African Games 200m champion Joseph Paul Amoah will compete in the 100m instead of the 200m.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. Ghana relay team claims World Championships spot amid logistical complaints

    Ghana's relay team finished second to China in 38.09 seconds to secure automatic qualification for next year's World Athletics Championships in Beijing, their fourth consecutive appearance. However, athletes have criticized the Sports Ministry and Ghana Athletics for poor travel arrangements, including late ticket distribution and inadequate recovery time before competition.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 3 May

  1. Ghana's 4x100m relay qualifies for fourth consecutive World Championships

    Benjamin Azamati's men's 4x100m relay team secured qualification for a fourth consecutive World Athletics Championships, finishing second behind China in 38.09 seconds at the World Relays to book their place at next year's championships in Beijing.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana's men's 4x100m relay qualifies for World Championships

    Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team secured a historic fourth consecutive qualification for the World Athletics Championships, clocking 38.09 seconds to finish second at the World Relays. The quartet of Joseph Paul Amoah, Benjamin Azamati, Abdul Rasheed Saminu and Edwin Gadayi bounced back after a disappointing day-one performance to seal their place at next year's championships in Beijing.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana's 4x100m relay team qualifies for fourth consecutive World Championships

    Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team secured qualification for a fourth consecutive appearance at the World Athletics Championships by finishing second behind China in 38.09 seconds at the World Relays. The team comprised Edwin Gadayi, Abdul Rasheed Saminu, Benjamin Azamati, and Joseph Paul Amoah.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ghana 4x100m relay finishes fourth, misses final at World Relays

    Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team, comprising Joseph Paul Amoah, Benjamin Azamati, Abdul Rasheed Saminu and Edwin Gadayi, finished fourth in their heat at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana with a season-best time of 38.19 seconds, missing qualification for the final due to a less-than-smooth baton exchange on the second leg. The team will have another opportunity to qualify for the World Championships in Beijing in the second round.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Ghana misses automatic qualification for World Athletics Championships relay

    Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team finished fourth in Heat 3 at the World Relays in Botswana, narrowly missing automatic qualification for next year's World Athletics Championships in Beijing. Former coach Elorm Amenakpor urged the team to secure qualification in a second opportunity, warning that another miss would significantly complicate their path to the championships.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 2 May

  1. Ghana faces Brazil, Spain in World Relays repechage race

    Ghana's relay quartet, which finished fourth in their heat on Saturday, will compete in Sunday's repechage race against Spain, Brazil, Colombia, Kenya, Italy and China, with a top-two finish needed to qualify for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing.

    2 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana's 4x100m relay team misses automatic World Championships qualification

    Ghana's men's 4x100m team finished fourth in Heat 3 of the World Relays in Botswana with a time of 38.18 seconds, narrowly missing automatic qualification for next year's World Athletics Championships in Beijing. The team will have another opportunity on Sunday to secure a fourth consecutive World Championships appearance.

    2 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 1 May

  1. Ghana's men's 4x100m team draws tough heat at World Relays

    Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team has been placed in Heat 3 at the World Relays in Botswana alongside Nigeria, South Africa, and Great Britain, with top two teams in each heat plus two fastest non-qualifiers advancing to the final.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

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