Black Stars

From pampering to pomposity

I have a hunch that this generation of Black Star players might not be able to take us to the promise land not because they lack what it takes to do so. They have an appreciable quality required for greatness but unfortunately lack the right attitude.

Dr Mustapha Ahmed  — Minister of Youth and Sports

Will our sports be better without proper funding?

When was the last time we as a nation celebrated a major continental championship in the game of football? Where is the glory and pride we enjoyed and boasted of as well as the promise we looked forward to right from the seventies?

Family tree: Pele and his three strong boys

Abedi Pele:Legend with a difference

One of the continent’s most successful footballers, Abedi Ayew Pele, sits on a family tree that consists of some of the most talented footballers in the country.

His talents may not have seen him represent Ghana at the global stage but he could still be proud all his three offspring have played a part in the country’s participation at the mundial in Germany and in Brazil.

Edinson Cavani gestures

Cavani scared to return to Paris

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez says he has no idea whether Edinson Cavani wants to return to Paris after reports suggested the striker was unwilling to go back to the France capital following the terrorist attack last Friday.

Miguel Cotto

Roach: Cotto will be hell for Alvarez

Freddie Roach, the coach of WBC middleweight champion Miguel Cotto says Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is going to go through a hell of a time on Saturday when the two fighters clash in their epic fight on HBO pay-per-view.

In Roach’s opinion, Cotto is the more talented of the two and he’s even bet money on his boxer winning the fight.

Petr Cech has worn the protective helmet since 2006 when he got head injuries during playing for Chelsea

I want to play without my helmet — Cech

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has revealed his desire to play without his helmet —but has been forbidden to do so by medical professionals.

The 33-year-old has worn protective headgear since 2006 after suffering a fractured skull during former club Chelsea’s trip to Reading.

Czech Republic retain their Fed Cup tittle

Czechs dump Russia for Fed Cup crown

The Czech Republic successfully defended their Fed Cup title after a marathon, nail-biting final match in Prague last Sunday.

Maria Sharapova put Russia 2-1 up with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 win over Petra Kvitova in the day's opening encounter but Karolina Pliskova ensured the final would be decided by the doubles after a 6-3 6-4 victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.

Luis Suarez is turning out to be a phenomenon at Barcelona

Suarez threatens Maradona’s record

Apart from the overriding aim of beating Real Madrid on Saturday in the El Clasico, Luis Suarez can pass a major career milestone by scoring his 39th goal for Barcelona and passing Diego Maradona's goals tally.

Argentina legend Maradona scored 38 goals in his two seasons at the club, while Romario found the back of the net 39 times.

Jonathan Walters (No.14) handed Ireland’s victory and qualification to Euro 2016

Ireland book Euro 2016 ticket

Six years to the week after Irish hearts were broken by the unseen Thierry Henry handball which cost them a place at the 2010 World Cup finals, the Republic of Ireland are back to international football and it could not have been sweeter as they booked their place at Euro 2016.

•  Andy Murray ready for the big game against Rafa Nadal

Nadal, Murray clash in London

In a season which Rafael Nadal's confidence has taken a battering at times, he received a much-needed boost with a straight-sets victory against Stan Wawrinka in his opening match at the ATP World Tour Finals last Monday.

Messi back in time for El Clasico?

Messi back in time for El Clasico?

It could be a case of 'cometh the hour cometh the man' on November 21 with Barcelona contemplating the possibility of being able to bring Lionel Messi off the bench on the 60-minute mark against Real Madrid in the season's first Clasico.

Abeiku Ainooson

Ainooson joins Al Hilal

Sudanese giants, Al Hilal, have captured Kumasi Asante Kotoko centre-back, Abeiku Ainooson, after the Porcupine Warriors released him on a season-long loan deal to the North Africans.

Ghana’s man-of-the-match, Mubarak Wakaso (11) celebrating his opener in the arms reserve goalie at the touch-line. Running to join the celebration are Harrison Afful (23) and Jonathan Mensah (19)

Wakaso, Jordan strike

After guiding the Black Stars to kick out troublesome Comoros from reaching the group stage of the African qualifiers of the 2018 Russia FIFA World Cup, Coach Avram Grant believed the perceived rage of the fans ahead of the match gingered his charges to deliver victory yesterday.

Frankie Fredericks -- To help clean up Russia athletics

Frankie Fredericks to monitor Russia athletics

Ex-Olympic sprinter Frankie Fredericks is part of a five-man team that will monitor Russia's athletics federation as it bids to regain IAAF membership.

TP Mazembe

Dream Team ready for TP Mazembe Sun

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Governance Cup match comes off on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium with a local select side, dubbed Dream Team, clashing with newly-crowned CAF Champions League winners, Tout Puissant (TP) Mazembe.

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