Olivierra Aryeh (right) with course instructor, Vitor Grigoleto
Olivierra Aryeh (right) with course instructor, Vitor Grigoleto

Aryeh joins Mixed Martial Arts

Famed Ghanaian traditional wrestler, Welbeck Olivierra Aryeh, is set to complete his Mixed Martial Arts training course in Brazil tomorrow after nine days of practising Kazakh kures, mixed martial arts and judo.


The course dubbed Vitor Grigoleto International, began on May 21 and will climax on 29.

 

Aryeh, 38, a two-time international Kazakh Kures wrestler, started his wrestling career as a kid at the age of 10 before earning a national team call up in 2012.

The first Ghanaian wrestler to take  part in the course, under the instructions of the renowned International Brazilian instructor, Vitor Grigoleto, Aryeh left Accra on May 22, at the invitation of Revans International Fight Organisation, organisers of the course.

He told the Graphic Sports in an interview from Brazil that he hoped to utilise the knowledge and experienced gained to instruct other young MMA fighters and wrestlers to be the best.

Saddick Adams - Rejoins Ashgold
Saddick Adams - Rejoins Ashgold

Ashgold split over Sadick’s return

There is uneasy calm in the camp of AshantiGold following the decision of the club’s management to register former Kumasi Asante Kotoko striker Sadick Adams last weekend.

Ghana Tennis Federation facing ITF ban
Golden Rackets duo George Darko (right) and Wisdom Na-Adjrago

Ghana Tennis Federation facing ITF ban over $17k debt

The Ghana Tennis Federation (GTF) has once again incurred the wrath of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) due to a $17,000 debt.

Winners of the tournament
Winners of the tournament

Maiden Betway basketball competition held in Takoradi

Betway Ghana, a sports betting company operating in Ghana has in collaboration with the Ghana Regional Basketball Association held its maiden community basketball tournament in Takoradi.

Real Madrid beat Liverpool to win Champions League

Gareth Bale scored one of European football's great goals to help Real Madrid overcome Liverpool and win their third successive Champions League title as goalkeeper Loris Karius suffered a personal nightmare.

C.K. Akonnor — Ashgold’s Coach
C.K. Akonnor — Ashgold’s Coach

It’s dicey as Ashgold, Bechem Utd clash

Two of the nation’s biggest clubs, Ashgold and Bechem United clash highlight’s the topliner as the MTN FA Cup Round of 64 fixtures are honoured, with one of these elite sides, set to say goodbye to the competition even at this early stage.


Aware of the risk of such early exit, the two sides expressed their disappointment over the draw but with very little choice, they have to square off at the Len Clay Stadium on Sunday, with each hoping they carry the day in the end.

Apart from both being former champions -- Ashgold won the cup in the 92/93 season, while Bechem lifted the trophy in 2015/2016 edition after beating Okwawu United 2-1 — the two sides have had contrasting campaigns in the premier league this season.

Ashgold which began this season with a lead on the premiership log, are currently fourth on the league table and Coach Akonnor’s charges will seek to win this duel as a motivating factor in getting back on top o

Black Stars confident of victory against Japan
Black Stars confident of victory against Japan

Ghana's Black Stars confident of victory against Japan

The Black Stars Management Committee Chairman, Wilfried Osei Kwaku 'Palmer' is confident that the national team will emerge victorious when they face the Blue Samurai of Japan on May 30 in Japan.

Anas Aremeyaw Anas
Anas Aremeyaw Anas

Anas explains why he wants to clean 'tainted football system'

Ace investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas has explained why he undertook the project on sports corruption.

Referee Nuhu Liman was badly injured when he was hit by an object during the Elmina Sharks-Medeama game at the Nduom Stadium.
Referee Nuhu Liman was badly injured when he was hit by an object during the Elmina Sharks-Medeama game at the Nduom Stadium.

Medeama, RAG livid over DC ruling on Sharks case

Medeama FC and the Referee Association of Ghana (RAG) have slammed the Disciplinary Committee (DC) of the Ghana Football Associaiton (GFA) over its decision to have their Match Day eight Premier League game against Elmina Sharks replayed at a neutral venue, describing it as “a traversty of justice and controversial which could rather bring the game into disrepute instead of resolving issues.”

Kwesi Nyantakyi remains in charge of FA as President

Troubled Ghana Football Association President, Kwesi Nyantakyi, will continue handling his responsibilities at the football governing body as the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service investigates him for alleged criminal use of the name of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to induce a potential investor as captured on a secret tape by ace investigator, Anas Aremeyaw Anas.

Richard Djodi’s Ashgold play host to former champions, Bechem United
Richard Djodi’s Ashgold play host to former champions, Bechem United

Repeat or revenge? As Hearts play Young Wise

A Repetition of the victory or revenge will be on the cards when Accra Hearts of Oak play Division One side, Accra Young Wise, in the MTN FA Cup Round of 64 on Sunday.

Library photo
Library photo

Frimpong: It’s ‘Operation win all’ for Kotoko

Players of Kumasi Asante Kotoko have declared an ‘Operation win all’ targeted at winning the remaining matches in the first round of the Zylofon Premier League to keep their title aspirations alive.


The ‘operation’ was declared following Kotoko’s 2-0 win against Elmina Sharks on the resumption of the Zylofon Cash Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium last Wednesday.

There are two matches to go in the first round and Kotoko will play to Liberty Professionals in Accra on Match Day 14 and then host Aduana Stars in Kumasi on Match Day 15.

Kotoko’s nimble footed striker, Fred Frimpong who was one of the outstanding players in their match against Sharks in Kumasi said the two matches to end the first round of the league formed part of their declaration to win four of the remaining matches .

“Before our match against Bechem United, we realised that we were not only losing grounds so far as our title aspiration

Azumah Nelson with his son, Nelson Junior
Azumah Nelson with his son, Nelson Junior

It’s a family affair in Ghana boxing - unique stories of father-and-son teamwork

Paul Dogboe’s deep faith, sacrifice and hard work in guiding his son, Isaac ‘Royal Storm’ Dogboe, to become Ghana’s newest world boxing champion, has thrown the spotlight on the unique and successful father-son relationships in Ghana boxing.

GH¢15,000 for FreshPak Women’s League champions

The winners of this year’s FreshPak National Women’s League will receive a cash prize of GH¢15,000 the Women’s League Board (WLB) has announced.

 Emmanuel Gyamfi of Kotoko joined by teammates to celebrate his opener
Emmanuel Gyamfi of Kotoko joined by teammates to celebrate his opener

Kotoko silence Sharks

The   Porcupine Warriors, Kumasi Asante Kotoko, yesterday  defeated visiting Elmina Sharks 2-0  in the  Xylofon Cash Premier League match  played at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.

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