Bastie Samir
Bastie Samir

I’m staying to revive my career — Bastie Samir

Undefeated middleweight fighter, Bastie Samir, says he has no intention of relocating back to the United States of America after an unfruitful time there.

U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier...Princesses cut Kenya to size (Library photo)
U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier...Princesses cut Kenya to size (Library photo)

U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier...Princesses cut Kenya to size

Ghana's Black Princesses have put their best foot foward towards qualifying for the Under-20 Women’s World Cup (WWC) in France next year with a convincing 5-0 win over their Kenyan opponents in the first leg of the second round of the qualifiers played at the Cape Coast Stadium yesterday.

Typical of most away teams, the Kenyans approached the game with a well-rehearsed defensive strategy to thwart the Ghanaians, at least for the first half, but it turned out to be a bad strategy as the Princesses took charge of business and scored five unanswered goals, to have a comfortable lead going into the second leg in Nairobi in two weeks.

Aduana captain, Emmanuel Akuoko, leads the team to parade the GPL trophy
Aduana captain, Emmanuel Akuoko, leads the team to parade the GPL trophy

Dormaaman revel in Aduana’s glory

Hundreds of football fans yesterday thronged the Nana Agyemang Badu Park at Dormaa-Ahenkro to witness the grand coronation ceremony of Aduana Stars for winning the 2016/2017 Ghana Premier League title.

The colourful event, which brought together traditional authorities from the various towns of the Brong-Ahafo Region, saw the league champions defeating regional rivals Berekum Chelsea 2-1 in a ceremonial match before mounting the podium to lift the glittering trophy and the $30,000 cash prize.

   Theophilus Nelson (left) pose with his corner after his triumph
Theophilus Nelson (left) pose with his corner after his triumph

MMA: Commey pummels Nelson

Bukom-based mixed martial artist, Isaac Commey, proved too strong forUK-based Theophilus Nelson last Saturday after earning a vital knockout win at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Ghana’s Black Princesses
Ghana’s Black Princesses

Kenya dare Princesses at Cape Coast

Ghana’s Black Princesses must brace themselves up for a tough encounter when they host Kenya in the first leg of their second round Under-20 Women’s World Cup (WWC) qualifier at the Cape Coast Stadium on Sunday.

The Kenyans are targeting their first WWC appearance when the Under-20 event takes place in France next year, but that can only happen if they get Ghana out of their way in their second round of the qualifying campaign.

Godfred Saka — Skipper, Aduana Stars
Godfred Saka — Skipper, Aduana Stars

All set for Aduana coronation tomorrow

The Nana Agyeman Badu Park at Dormaa-Ahenkro will be the centre of attraction tomorrow as people from far and near will throng the ancient Brong Ahafo town to witness the coronation of the new Ghana Premier League champions, Aduana Stars.

This is the second time Aduana Stars will be crowned GPL lords after they were led by the late Herbert Addo to win the trophy on their debut in the elite league seven years ago.

The Black Princesses working out at the beach
The Black Princesses working out at the beach

Princess seek emphatic win over Kenya In Under-20 World Cup qualifier

Coach Yusif Basigi is planning to unleash the Princesses’ lethal attack on Kenya when they clash at the Cape Coast Stadium on Sunday in their 2018 Under-20 Women’s World cup (WWc) qualifier.

Appiah and some of the boys
Appiah and some of the boys

No new players next year — Appiah

Black Stars coach, Kwasi Appiah, has set the middle of next year as the deadline to shut the door on the open invitation of new players to the senior national team.

Albert Commey — CEO, Aduana Stars
Albert Commey — CEO, Aduana Stars

Aduana target group stage of Champions League

The Chief executive officer of Aduana Stars, Albert Commey, has targeted the group stage of the CaF Champions league when they participate in Africa next year.

 Kudjoe Fianoo — GHALCA boss
Kudjoe Fianoo — GHALCA boss

Footballers deserve secured retirement packages — Fianoo

The chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GhALCA), Mr Kudjoe Fianoo, has underscored the need for clubs to put in place secured retirement packages for their players.

Evra red carded for booting fan during warm-up

Patrice Evra was sent off after kicking one of his own team's fans in the head before Marseille's Europa League defeat at Vitoria Guimaraes.

Footage shows the 36-year-old ex-Manchester United defender aiming an acrobatic kick at a supporter at the side of the pitch during the warm-up.

The Chairman of the Marketing and Sponsorship Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mr Frank Nelson Nwokolo (right) and  Black Stars Coach, Akwasi Appiah
The Chairman of the Marketing and Sponsorship Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mr Frank Nelson Nwokolo (right) and Black Stars Coach, Akwasi Appiah

GFA appeals to govt to give tax incentives to sponsors

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appealed to government to offer more tax incentives to companies that sponsor sports development in the country in order to attract more sponsorships for the sports sector.

According to the GFA, if government gives more tax incentives to companies that sponsor sports in Ghana, it would encourage more companies to channel part of their resources into sports development in the country.

Asamoah Gyan (right) being congratulated by a teammate after his goal
Asamoah Gyan (right) being congratulated by a teammate after his goal

A brace for Otoo as Ghanaians step up game abroad

Former Accra Hearts of Oak striker, Mahatma Otoo, scored a brace for Balikesirspor when they thrashed Adanaspor AS4-1 in the Turkish second-tier league last Saturday.

Black Stars skipper, Asamoah Gyan, last Monday scored a last-minute header that earned his side, Kayserispor, a deserved 3-3 stalemate with giants Fernabache in the Turkish Super Liga.

Kotoko’s Sadick Adams is joined by his teammates to celebrate his first goal in the MTN FA Cup final last
Kotoko’s Sadick Adams is joined by his teammates to celebrate his first goal in the MTN FA Cup final last

Sadick Adams — A day of glory

All of a sudden, last week became full of talks about sports and everywhere one turned, the focus was on the wonderful display — by Bastie Samir against unbeaten
Braimah Kamoko, popularly known as Bukom Banku, in the non-title light heavyweight division bout and the possibility of a rematch.

Frederick Lartey Otu — President,  Ghana Taekwondo Federation
Frederick Lartey Otu — President, Ghana Taekwondo Federation

Taekwondo: GTF to hold elections Nov 18

The Ghana Taekwondo Federation (GTF) is gearing up for its annual general assembly, consisiting of members of the executive board and affiliate regional associations on November 18 at the Media Centre of the Accra Sports Stadium.

The meeting, which starts at 10a.m, is the fourth annual general assembly of the federation.

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