• James Amo-Gottfred (right), Vice president of GHA, presenting the kits to the teams

Hockey: GHA supports Ashanti, Bibiani clubs

In its bid to promote hockey nationwide, the Ghana Hockey Association (GHA) has presented a number of equipment to struggling Bibiani Hockey Club, as well as the Ashanti Regional Hockey Association, to enhance grassroot participation in the game.

Rally behind Kotoko — Kenpong

A former board member of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Kennedy Agyapong, aka Kenpong, has urged supporters of Kumasi Asante Kotoko to remain resolute behind the club despite their poor start in th 2016 Ghana Premier League.

Kotoko started the season on a poor note, losing 0-2 to WAFA at Sogakope three weeks ago.

The result generated anxiety within the supporters’ front, with some calling for the head of the club's General Manager, Opoku Nti.

But the former board member of Kotoko contends that it is too early to call for Nti’s head.

Kotoko’s Obed Owusu (right) in a tussle for the ball with a WAFA player

Kotoko vow to beat Medeama tomorrow

Kumasi Asante Kotoko is poised to recover from their disappointing 0-2 loss to WAFA at Sogakope two weeks ago when they host Medeama SC tomorrow at the Baba Yara Stadium.

The Porcupine Warriors hope to bounce back from that shocking defeat as they face Medeama who also lost their first two games to Ashgold and Hearts of Oak respectively.

This encounter evokes memories of their MTN FA Cup final clash last season which saw Medeama emerging as the winners of the tournament with a 2-1 win.

With this being their first home match this season, Kotoko cannot afford to disappoint their faithful fans as they seek to put more pressure on Medeama’s head coach, Tom Strand.

 Students of GIMPA undergoing aerobics led by Nii Lante Vanderpuye (arrowed) after the health walk

Minister leads GIMPA health walk

The minister of youth and sports, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has led a health walk organised as part of fun activities by the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) to promote  healthy lifestyles among its students, alumni and staff.

The 11.3 km walk attracted about 300 participants, including the deputy Rector of GIMPA, Philip Osei Duku, and artistes such as Kwaw Kesse and Nii Funny who crowned the event with musical performances.

Polo: Ghana, Britain vie for Indece Cup today

The Accra Polo Club and their Ham counterparts from Great Britain are battle-ready for today’s Independence Cup thriller, which will be the highlight of a four-day Independence Polo Festival slated for the Accra Polo Grounds.

The British squad stormed Accra last Thursday fully confident of spoiling the 59th Independence anniversary party of their Ghanaian hosts, but the Captain of the Accra Polo Club, Mr Kwakye Dopoah-Dei, is hopeful of a home victory this afternoon.

The Ghana Rugby Football Union

Rugby for Women’s Day

The Ghana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) will as part of activities to mark International Womens Day which falls on Tuesday, organise rugby matches for women in Accra and Cape Coast on Saturday, March 12 to be played at the Accra and Robert Mensah Stadium respectively.

•  Coach Joseph Emmanuel Sarpong  —under pressure.

I’ll quit Dwarfs if — Coach Sarpong

The head Coach of Cape Coast Ebusua Dwarfs Football Club, Joseph Emmanuel Sarpong, says sacking has always been a part of coaching and will not be surprised if he is shown the exit by his employers.

•  Emmanuel ‘Gameboy’ Tagoe

Tagoe to fight Nzonte April 7

World title hopeful, Emmanuel ‘Gameboy’ Tagoe, is bracing for a title defence against South African opponent, Nzonte Sena, in Accra on April 7.

 Kumasi Asante Kotoko

Revenge time for Kotoko!

Kumasi Asante Kotoko, still smarting from their 0-2 loss to WAFA at Sogakope two weeks ago, will seek to get their Premier League campaign off well with a victory against Medeama SC at the Baba Yara stadium on Sunday.

• Robin Gnagne  — Hearts captain

Dwarfs are not our problem • League title is our target — Gnagne

Accra Hearts of Oak’s Robin Gnagne says the team’s technical handlers led by Kenichi Yatsuhashi deserve a lot of credit for the Phobians’ improved form and added that their  impressive start to the Premier League was a product of hard work, determination and a new sense of self-belief by the players.

Ghana Football Association

Sorry state of the nation's favourite game

If it does not add up, you must subtract. Yet, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) claims the state of the nation's favourite game is healthy, at the terminal stage of imminent death.

From club level to the national level, Ghana has come up short, a state that cannot be sustained for any meaningful development and progress, much less excellence.

Over the past one year, the Black Stars have lost ground, starting with the loss of the AFCON grande finale to the Elephants of neighbouring Cote d'Ivoire, and dropping from 25th to 41st in FIFA rankings, currently behind Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire and Algeria.

Amos Frimpong — Kotoko

Difficult game for Kotoko, Medeama: Both search for first win

Two back-to-back defeats in the Premier League have taken the shine off Medeama SC after winning the MTN FA Cup and the GFA Super Cup two within months. 

Losses to AshantiGold and Accra Hearts of Oak have put pressure on Coach Tom Strand to halt their downward slide as they face another difficult test against giants Kumasi Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.

In spite of their poor start, Strand remains confident his boys have recovered and are psyched up to burst the bubble of the Porcupine Warriors on Sunday.

We act as though we are the super powers of football in Africa

‘Let’s train personnel for all disciplines’

A sports lecturer at the University of Education Winneba, Dr Jatong A. Baba, has advocated the training of sports administrators to serve the various sporting associations.

•  Dan Kweku Yeboah (middle) of the Despite Group addressing yesterday's launch. With him include Benson Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng (Funny Face) (2nd right) and Akwasi Boadi (Akrobeto) (second left).

Politicians, actors to thrill at Peace Games Sunday

The political class is set to exhibit its football prowess on Sunday when the 2016 Election Peace Games come off at the Accra Sports Stadium.

•GIMPA captain, MacMartey Laweh (right) and a teammate ready to show their class.

4 Vie for UPAC Basketball tomorrow

Four tertiary institutions will do battle for a solitary slot in the quarter-final stage of the 2016 UPAC Basketball Championship when the competition tips-off tomorrow at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) basketball court.

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