Owuraku Ampofo

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Owuraku Ampofo
Owuraku Ampofo presenting at Joy News Ghana
Ampofo presenting at Joy News Ghana
Born (1996-10-09) October 9, 1996 (age 25)
NationalityGhanaian
OccupationSports Journalist
Known forData Journalism
Websiteowurakuampofo.com

Owuraku Ampofo is a Ghanaian sports journalist and writer known for his use of data in journalism.[1][2][3][4]

Early life and education[]

Owuraku graduated from Ashesi University.[5] He is also an alumnus of Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School where he had his high school education.[6]

Career[]

Owuraku started out a footballer, playing in the third division with Koans FC, and in the Ashesi League during his tertiary education. In 2018, he begun writing for sport start ups, before he interned and started out fully as a sports journalist at Joy FM (Ghana).[7]

Achievements[]

In 2019, he was recognized as one of the top 100 young Journalists in the World by the British Council.[8] He also won the Ubora Sports Man of the Year during his time at Ashesi University.[9] In 2021, Owuraku was announced as one of Avance Media's 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians.[10]

References[]

  1. ^ Dwamena, Stephen. "Meet Owuraku Ampofo; the Sports Journalist using data to improve Ghana football". Ghana Web. Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  2. ^ Ogbarmey-Tettey, Andy. "Love for The Blues: How three 'Odadie'Chelsea fans became composers, moonwalk dancers and a gentle hulk after Champions League victory". Joy News Online. Joy News Online. Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  3. ^ "JoySports' Owuraku Ampofo completes #PushUpsChallenge on live TV". Joy News Online. Joy News Online. Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Euros On MGL: Owuraku Ampofo and Michael Potter look ahead to the knockout round". Joy News Online. Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  5. ^ "Studying abroad: Embracing new cultures and communities". Ashesi University. Ashesi Foundation. Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  6. ^ "The young journalist transforming the sports industry in Ghana – meet Owuraku Ampofo". Joy News Online. Joy News Online. Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  7. ^ "From Player To Reporter – The journey of Owuraku Ampofo, Ghana's leading sports data journalist". Joy News Online. Joy News Online. Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  8. ^ "FUTURE NEWS WORLDWIDE 2019: A story of 3 young Ghanaian Journalists". British Council. British Council. Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  9. ^ "Ashesi Student Council celebrates excellence at Ubora Awards". Ashesi University. External Relations Office. Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  10. ^ "50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians: 2021 List Announced By Avance Media". Digital Times. Retrieved 8 March 2022.

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