As the number of people in Ghana owning a smartphone increases, the interest in the many different types of apps available has grown in a corresponding way. Ghanaians love their sports, want to know the latest scores and even have a bet on the outcome. So what are the most popular sports apps available in the country at the moment?
Betway
Website: https://www.betway.com.gh/
Betway is an international sports betting website and app that has become a big name in Ghana in part due to their association with top football club Ashanti Gold. This sponsorship deal has helped the club advance their facilities, stadium and training areas to reach a higher standard than ever before and help them compete in international competitions.
The website itself offers more than just football betting. You can place money on basketball, baseball, ice hockey, tennis and many other games. There are live scores and fixtures available there is even SMS betting. There are regular free bet competitions and a new loyalty program to reward return players. The site also offers high quality security to protect player’s details and a dedicated support team available from 4am until 11pm Ghanaian time each day.
FlashScore
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id766443283
FlashScore is the quickest and best way to stay in touch with all the latest scores from around 30 different sports from around the world. In football alone, there are some 1000 competitions monitored through the app and the updates are virtually instant so there’s no waiting for the score or any other details. You can even set up alerts to let you know when something happens in the game and get the latest team news beforehand.
The website offers match course and live commentary for those who aren’t able to get to a TV to watch the game and also offers live tables showing exactly how each match will affect the overall position of the league or competition. Sports covered include football (soccer), basketball, rugby, baseball, American football, cricket, cycling, darts and many more.
Goal.com
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id518026818
If football if your thing, then you can now download the top football app from around the world, Goal.com. The app offers live match commentary from matches around the world including the Premier League, Serie A and the Bundesliga as well as local and regional leagues.
When you start with the app, you can select your favourite teams to ensure you get all the latest new about them before anything else. This includes transfer news and rumours as well as tables and team news as the games come around. You can further personalise the notifications to include red cards, goals and even breaking news about your favourite teams.
LiveScore
LiveScore is one of the longest established score apps but has only recently launched itself in Ghana and is already moving through the Top 100 App charts. It features scores and match information from leagues, cup competitions and championships from around the world in a number of sports including football, basketball, hockey and tennis. There are live commentaries for football and tennis matches with over 1000 live games shown each week.
You can set up your favourite sport on the app to get dedicated news about anything that is happening and also can get information such as line-ups, match stats and substitutions during games even if you aren’t watching the live commentary. Set up a refresh period to know everything as it happens or periodic updates to suit what you are doing.
Conclusion
From live scores and match viewing to a bit of sports betting, the app market in Ghana now has a comprehensive range to suit all tastes. And no matter what team you follow where in the world, you can make sure you never miss a thing.